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

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The feathers offered texture, while the lace detail imparted a sporty feel. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 This is still a midsize SUV designed around passenger accommodation rather than the pursuit of sporty driving dynamics or a rugged image that will never see anything rougher than a gravel driveway. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Over the years, his wardrobe has moved between sharp tailoring, sporty staples, and collegiate influences, with shell jackets, fleeces, wide-legged trousers, and oversized silhouettes all making regular appearances. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 The sporty coupe and convertible lasted through 2012, long outliving its early stablemates, the Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 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

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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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