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sporty

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈspɔrti/ · UK /ˈspɔːti/

sporty means: Enjoying sports and often taking part in them.

adjective

LIKES SPORTB1

Enjoying sports and often taking part in them.

  • My brother is very sporty.
  • We are a sporty family who enjoy tennis.
  • Were you sporty when you were at school?

Similar words: athletic

Common phrases: sporty person, sporty family, sporty children

BOLD STYLEB2

Having a stylish, lively appearance, often suggesting speed or activity.

  • She bought a sporty red car.
  • The jacket gives him a sporty look.
  • These shoes are sportier than my old pair.

Similar words: sporting

Common phrases: sporty car, sporty look, sporty design

Questions about sporty

What does sporty mean?

Enjoying sports and often taking part in them.

What is sporty in other languages?

Türkçe: sporsever · Español: deportista · Français: sportif · Deutsch: sportlich · Italiano: sportivo · 日本語: スポーツ好きな

How do you pronounce sporty?

In American English /ˈspɔrti/; in British English /ˈspɔːti/.

How do you use sporty in a sentence?

My brother is very sporty. We are a sporty family who enjoy tennis.

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