SPORTY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

sporty

adjective

Definition of sporty

as in relaxed

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Recent Examples of sporty The family well and truly got into the spirit of their sporty day out, with little Sterling donning a red cheerleader-style fit emblazoned with her name while Bronze wore the team’s T-shirt. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Garner completed her sporty look with black leggings, sneakers, and a pair of shades. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Racks are organized by mood — preppy one day, sporty the next, a little coquettish after that — with statement pieces, accessories, and special occasion dresses mixed in. — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The gorpcore girls and athleisure crowd would almost certainly disagree, however, and make a convincing case for wearing one with Salomon sneakers, sporty layers, and an enormous nylon jacket. — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sporty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporty

Adjective

Brits and Portuguese make up the relaxed crowd, and the general vibe is peaceful and quiet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
In the interview, Rubio appeared relaxed, candid and funny – very different from his usual public appearances.

— Nicole Russell, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of relaxed

Adjective

Currently, informal waste pickers and scrap collectors make up a large portion of Vietnam’s collection system, so the new policy also will factor in that labor so that workers aren’t left behind.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Jeffries met privately with Kushner, a powerful but informal adviser to Trump, several weeks ago.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of informal

Adjective

Today, Adidas Originals Japan sneakers are seen as a lifestyle shoe, worn for casual situations like running errands or grabbing a cup of coffee.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
Some additional family members (also from out of town) came for a casual cookout and brought friends of theirs — informing, not asking, the other family members (not the hosts) only one day in advance.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026