sporty

adjective

ˈspȯr-tē How to pronounce sporty (audio)
sportier; sportiest
Synonyms of sportynext
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 How to pronounce sporty (audio)
adverb
sportiness
ˈspȯr-tē-nəs How to pronounce sporty (audio)
noun

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For anyone who prefers a sporty travel outfit but isn’t in the mood for leggings, this matching sweatsuit strikes a nice middle ground. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026 This is believed to be the second hospitalization for Leo, who is known to be sporty and in good shape, with weekly tennis games and swimming. — Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026 Leo is known to be sporty, with weekly tennis games and swimming. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 This one slots in between the Versys 650 and the 1100 as the brand's sportiest tourer yet. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sporty

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sporty was in 1889

Rhymes for sporty

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sporty

adjective
ˈspōrt-ē How to pronounce sporty (audio)
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 How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
adverb
sportiness
ˈspōrt-ē-nəs How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
noun

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