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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On the red carpet, Gayle King, Brooks Nader, Alix Earle, Martha Stewart, La La Anthony, Angel Reese, Tinashe and more guests embraced the theme of the night, wearing sporty pieces and designers creations.
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Renan Botelho, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
In addition, Shaw has uploaded sporty photos of her son Caesar, including two of him playing tennis in honor of his 5th birthday in July 2024.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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
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Renan Botelho, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
In addition, Shaw has uploaded sporty photos of her son Caesar, including two of him playing tennis in honor of his 5th birthday in July 2024.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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