adj Uncommon

sporty

SPAW-tee

Sporty (adj) means enjoying or good at sports. Example: “She's always been the sporty one in the family.”

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adj

Enjoying or good at sports.

"She's always been the sporty one in the family."

Having a stylish, energetic look, often associated with sports.

"He drove a sporty little coupe with a bright paint job."

How to use sporty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAthletic, or having a bold, energetic style.

Common pairings

sporty car sporty look sporty type

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

sportier comparative, sportiest superlative

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Etymology

Formed from "sport" plus the adjective ending "-y."

Rhymes for sporty

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sporty” mean?

The word “sporty” means enjoying or good at sports. In plain terms, athletic, or having a bold, energetic style.

How do you pronounce “sporty”?

“Sporty” is pronounced SPAW-tee (/ˈspɔɹti/ in IPA).

How do you use “sporty” in a sentence?

Here is “sporty” used in a sentence: “She's always been the sporty one in the family.”

What part of speech is “sporty”?

“Sporty” is an adjective.

Is “sporty” a common word?

“Sporty” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sporty” have?

“Sporty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: enjoying or good at sports.