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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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
To dress it up, simply swap in a pair of heels and a denim jacket for a sporty chic ensemble.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
Last night at Yankees Stadium, there were even some celebrities in the stands, among them Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, who opted for a sporty date night.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 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, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 18 Oct. 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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