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
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The star wore a sporty oversized nylon bomber coat with a high-slit lace skirt, combining elements of day and evening wear.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
The collection blends Puma’s athletic roots with Smith’s high-fashion touch, resulting in apparel and footwear pieces that are both sporty and luxurious.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Emily Ratajkowski added a simple crop top with a sporty red button-down jacket from North Face over it.
—Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
On West 57th Avenue in Olde Town Arvada, a handful of people with backpacks and belongings gathered in front of the library and soaked in the sun on a recent chilly morning, including one accompanied by a small dog wearing a sporty green jacket.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
The collection blends Puma’s athletic roots with Smith’s high-fashion touch, resulting in apparel and footwear pieces that are both sporty and luxurious.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Emily Ratajkowski added a simple crop top with a sporty red button-down jacket from North Face over it.
—Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
On West 57th Avenue in Olde Town Arvada, a handful of people with backpacks and belongings gathered in front of the library and soaked in the sun on a recent chilly morning, including one accompanied by a small dog wearing a sporty green jacket.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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sporty
adjective
ˈspōrt-ē 
ˈspȯrt-
sportier; sportiest
: of or relating to sports
also
: being or having the look of being suitable for sports
sporty clothes
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