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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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.
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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
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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
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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