adj
sporty
SPAW-tee
adj
1
Enjoying or good at sports.
"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
Word Forms
sportier comparative, sportiest superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “sporty”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She's always been the _____ one in the family.
Etymology
Formed from "sport" plus the adjective ending "-y."