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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New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Complemented by a black leather strap and limited to 500 pieces, this edition leans decisively toward a contemporary and sporty aesthetic.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Cadillac's marketing materials highlight both the luxury and sporty spirit of this crossover, and the shock dampers needed to live up to those somewhat divergent goals.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
For a graphic dress that embodies the sporty aesthetic, consider Sporty & Rich’s tennis dress crafted in white and bright red.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 3 May. 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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