sporty

adjective

ˈspȯr-tē 

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

ˈspȯr-tə-lē 

adverb

sportiness

ˈspȯr-tē-nəs 

noun

Examples of sporty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beside the denim, another highlight was a sporty jacket made with Thermore inner padding, made of recycled carpets and plastic bottles. —Devorah Lauter, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025

Trail Running Trail running is a huge pastime among sporty Swedes, and having the right fit goes a long way. —Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025

There have been rumors about the hybrid sports car dating back to 2022, when Lexus’s parent company, Toyota, showed off a sporty prototype called the GR GT3 concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025

For 2025, the VW Tiguan doesn’t hesitate; its all there, from the elegant and sporty quilted leather seat option with massage to the large screen and head up display. —Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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

sportily

ˈspōrt-ᵊl-ē 

ˈspȯrt-

adverb

sportiness

ˈspōrt-ē-nəs 

ˈspȯrt-

noun