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

Examples of sporty in a Sentence

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The Baby Reindeer star brought a little sporty style to take in tennis. — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Lululemon is the go-to place for comfy clothes that strike a balance between sporty and polished. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Add chunkier sporty sandals (also in white), a raffia straw hat, and layered jewelry—and call it a day! — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 July 2026 The Btfbm Zipper Pullover and Drawstring Short Set has a sporty, country club vibe. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 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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