sportier; sportiest
1
: of, relating to, or typical of sports, sportsmen, sportswomen, or sportswear
2
: resembling a sports car in styling or performance
a sporty sedan
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Add Adidas sneakers and a crossbody bag for sporty flair.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 July 2025
And while there’s no shortage of crossbody bag styles to choose from, Mahomes’ sporty fanny pack is great for those who need to keep essentials on hand and out of the way when traveling, tending to children, and everything in between.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 20 July 2025
The decade witnessed key moments in sneaker history: From the first sporty model designed specifically for women, the Reebok Freestyle, to the intense fever for aerobic exercise that dominated culture.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 19 July 2025
Up front is a fresh grille, a new bumper, and a sporty roof spoiler, and that’s it.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 July 2025
And while there’s no shortage of crossbody bag styles to choose from, Mahomes’ sporty fanny pack is great for those who need to keep essentials on hand and out of the way when traveling, tending to children, and everything in between.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 20 July 2025
The decade witnessed key moments in sneaker history: From the first sporty model designed specifically for women, the Reebok Freestyle, to the intense fever for aerobic exercise that dominated culture.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 19 July 2025
Up front is a fresh grille, a new bumper, and a sporty roof spoiler, and that’s it.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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sporty
adjective
ˈspōrt-ē 
ˈspȯrt-
sportier; sportiest
: of or relating to sports
also
: being or having the look of being suitable for sports
sporty clothes
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