sporty

comparative sportier · superlative sportiest

1. Fond of sports.

   He's perfect for me, as he's both studious and sporty.

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   Sporty people all over the world spend their lives training to compete in competitions such as the Olympic Games.

   2020, Shalini Vallepur, I Can Be Sporty: Amazing Athletes Who Pushed the Boundaries, page 4

2. Suitable for use in sport.

   a sporty tennis outfit

3. stylish with a fun, bold, vibrant quality or appearance.

   My new car looks sporty but is actually very practical.

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   His hat sat at a rakish angle giving him a sporty appearance.

   2007, B. Lorraine Jones, Charles Augustus: A Boy's Will to Survive, page 29

   Your palette contains sporty colors, dressy colors, neutrals, basics, and bright accent colors.

   2011, Carole Jackson, Color Me Beautiful, page 38

   While you may never embrace my idea of applying paisley punch to your ceiling, you might want to wake up your walls with sporty stripes.

   2014, Sarah Richardson, Sarah Style, page 262

   A form or design of a UFO that has a sleek or sporty appearance as in the type of UFO described in detail by Bob Lazar.

   2015, T. L. Keller, The Total Novice’s Guide To UFOs: What You Need To Know

   The simple style of numbers and symbols on the face contributes to the modern, streamlined sporty appearance.

   2019, Elaine Boylan, Stephanie Lightbown, How to Pass Higher Art & Design