SPORTY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

sporty

adjective

Definition of sporty

as in relaxed

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Recent Examples of sporty The only diversion in her all-beige’fit came from a pair of sporty black wraparound sunglasses. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 The rubber sole gives these slim sneakers enhanced traction and a sporty look that’s cute paired with joggers or leggings. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 Louie was spotted in a fedora and a sporty white dress, while Harrelson wore a Bruce Springsteen trucker hat and a multi-colored button-down shirt. — Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 This season, Adidas is offering a fun, sporty twist on the classic shoe with the Handball Spezial Loafers. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sporty

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Alongside iconic locations often featured in films and TV, West Hollywood offers a relaxed neighborhood spirit which Stay AKA perfectly taps into.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Inside, the house has a mix of formal reception rooms and more relaxed spaces, along with a custom kitchen and dining area and a main bedroom suite.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxed

Adjective

Despite this informal, jam-forward approach, however, Silk Fence appear to be chasing something; an understated but steady coherence gives direction to even their most wandering moments.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
In practice, that might mean designing for informal meetings as well as formal ones.

— Brendan Castle, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of informal

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Wear them with your favorite vintage tee and sneakers or a polo tee and loafers for a casual ensemble, or slip on a sleek blouse and kitten heels for a night out with friends.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
In the United States today, according to the report, nearly one in 10 streams is of music in Spanish, and in the first quarter, casual listenership of music in Spanish reached 54%, higher than it’s ever been.

— Leila Cobo, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of casual

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