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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Then, put on a loose T-shirt and stylish sandals for a grocery run, or a sporty quarter-zip and a pair of Hokas for an airport-ready look.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 30 May 2025
While some require very few packing list adjustments like a luxe Nile cruise, more active endeavors will require planning ahead to reserve precious suitcase space for hiking apparel, beach gear, and other sporty necessities.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
The yellow combo combines the classic pleated tennis skirt with a sporty crop top.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Between its high power output, tuned suspension, and refined interior, the GR Sport is as sporty as the RAV4 gets.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 30 May 2025
While some require very few packing list adjustments like a luxe Nile cruise, more active endeavors will require planning ahead to reserve precious suitcase space for hiking apparel, beach gear, and other sporty necessities.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
The yellow combo combines the classic pleated tennis skirt with a sporty crop top.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Between its high power output, tuned suspension, and refined interior, the GR Sport is as sporty as the RAV4 gets.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sporty
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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