sportier; sportiest
1
: of, relating to, or typical of sports, sportsmen, sportswomen, or sportswear
2
: resembling a sports car in styling or performance
a sporty sedan
sportily adverb
sportiness noun

Examples of sporty in a Sentence

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Overall the Sentra looks sportier than both the Civic and Corolla, but maybe less so than the Hyundai Elantra, which can be optioned with neon orange exterior trim. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Racing stripes on the jacket and pants give this pick a sportier vibe, while a wide-leg pant offers a looser fit for lounging or running errands. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024 The sporty bomber jacket recieved a luxe touch from Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton in shiny satin and buttery leather, while Saint Laurent, Prada, and Dior spotlit blazers with bolder-is-better ’80s shoulder pads, chic pinstripes, and long hems that could even double as fall season dresses. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 The Prince and Princess of Wales are known to share a sporty side, and that includes appreciating athletics at the professional level. Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sporty 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sporty was in 1889

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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

sporty

adjective
ˈspōrt-ē How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
sportier; sportiest
: of or relating to sports
also : being or having the look of being suitable for sports
sporty clothes
sportily
ˈspōrt-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
adverb
sportiness
ˈspōrt-ē-nəs How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
noun

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