sportif

adjective

Definition of sportifnext
as in sporty

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Recent Examples of sportif Customers can shop the sportif collection from locker room to bench press in true technical fashion. — Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Oct. 2014 Our colleague Naomi Elizée opted to dress up a tank with a leather Prada skirt, while Paloma Elsesser chose a pair to pair her tee with a sportif ankle-grazing skirt and fiery red and yellow Nike Air Bakin sneakers. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportif
  1. sporty
  2. informal
  3. casual
Adjective
  • 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
  • Lululemon is the go-to place for comfy clothes that strike a balance between sporty and polished.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of sporty
Adjective
  • But the series also goes behind the scenes to explore how an informal gathering grew into a big-budget, heavily regulated event.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The alliance grew out of an informal coalition that included organizations tied to Ananas Anam, Bananatex and Regenerate Fashion.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • On casual occasions, this T-shirt dress is an easy way to be presentable—and comfortable.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Plus, the simple silhouette easily transitions from daytime adventures to casual dinners.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of casual

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“Sportif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportif. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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