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sporty

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈspɔɹti// UK //spˈɔːti// sporty

adj. describes someone who likes playing sports and is good at them. It can also describe clothes or cars that look fast and active.

adj. fond of or good at sports and physical activities; also describes items, such as clothing or vehicles, designed for an active lifestyle or suggesting speed.


SIMPLE

She is very sporty and plays tennis every weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

He bought a sporty new car with leather seats and a powerful engine.

COMPLEX

The brand's latest collection features sporty silhouettes that combine high-performance fabrics with a sleek, urban aesthetic suitable for both the gym and the office.

Synonyms
Origin

From sport + -y.

Usage

Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be' or 'look', or attributively before a noun.

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