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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This buyer is drawn to the M5’s blend of sporty performance and luxurious comfort, often using it as a fast, high end cruiser, rather than a dedicated track car.
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjust your fit with the sporty lace-up closure, and take advantage of the shoes’ orthotic insoles that support the arch to keep foot fatigue at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
The zip-up sweatshirt and pants feature sporty white stripes that stand out against the black base.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Despite being under-damped in its sporty Dynamic mode, the Audi S5 was immense fun to throw around.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjust your fit with the sporty lace-up closure, and take advantage of the shoes’ orthotic insoles that support the arch to keep foot fatigue at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
The zip-up sweatshirt and pants feature sporty white stripes that stand out against the black base.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Despite being under-damped in its sporty Dynamic mode, the Audi S5 was immense fun to throw around.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 26 Sep. 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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