SPORTSMANLY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

sportsmanly

adjective

Definition of sportsmanly

as in legal

following or according to the rules in wrestling, biting is not sportsmanly, and will result in a forfeit

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Adjective

The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Rigorous legal protection combined with the successful eradication of invasive feral goats in 2012 ultimately paved the way for this historic recovery.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of legal

Adjective

Dante populated his realms of Hell and Purgatory with figures, monsters and moral frameworks borrowed directly from classical Greek and Roman myths.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
This work evidences both a moral courage and brash authority on Simon’s part and speaks to the deep ethical complexity of her concerns and strategies as an artist.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of moral

Adjective

White space opportunities like clinical skin care, clean makeup and designer fragrances are often cited by industry analysts as potential areas of growth, and there is considerable chatter about the company’s M&A strategy.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Extra clean water is also helpful in the event a pet is exposed to flood waters or other risky conditions, such as an area with chemicals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of clean

Adjective

This week, an ethical question, of all things, intruded into the baseball playoffs.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
The plans laid out by the founder of the Gaza Children Village in a webinar last month have elicited ethical, safety and privacy concerns from some Palestinian and advocacy groups and at least one of the charity's partners.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

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