adj
Uncommon
sporty
SPAW-tee
Sporty (adj) means enjoying or good at sports. Example: “She's always been the sporty one in the family.”
adj
1
Enjoying or good at sports.
"Sporty people all over the world spend their lives training to compete in competitions such as the Olympic Games."
— Shalini Vallepur, I Can Be Sporty: Amazing Athletes Who Pushed the Boundaries (2020)
"He's perfect for me, as he's both studious and sporty."
"She's always been the sporty one in the family."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishAthletic, or having a bold, energetic style.
Common pairings
sporty car
sporty look
sporty type
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Word forms
- Comparative
- sportier
- Superlative
- sportiest
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Etymology
Formed from "sport" plus the adjective ending "-y."
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Rhymes for sporty
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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.
