Sportier: meaning, definitions and examples

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sportier

 

[ ˈspɔːrtiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form

Sportier is the comparative form of sporty, which means more athletic or active in style or appearance. It is often used to describe vehicles that have a design or features that are more oriented towards sports or performance.

Synonyms

active, athletic, performance-oriented.

Examples of usage

  • This car is sportier than the previous model.
  • She prefers sportier clothes for her workouts.
  • The sportier design appeals to young drivers.

Translations

Translations of the word "sportier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais atlético

🇮🇳 ज्यादा खेल-प्रेमी

🇩🇪 sportlicher

🇮🇩 lebih atletis

🇺🇦 спортивніший

🇵🇱 bardziej sportowy

🇯🇵 よりスポーティーな

🇫🇷 plus sportif

🇪🇸 más deportivo

🇹🇷 daha sporcu

🇰🇷 더 스포츠적인

🇸🇦 أكثر رياضية

🇨🇿 sportovnější

🇸🇰 športovejší

🇨🇳 更运动的

🇸🇮 bolj športen

🇮🇸 sportlegra

🇰🇿 спорттық

🇬🇪 მეტი სპორტული

🇦🇿 daha idmanlı

🇲🇽 más deportivo

Etymology

The term 'sporty' derives from the word 'sport,' which originates from the Old French word 'desport,' meaning 'leisure' or 'amusement.' The evolution of the word saw 'sport' become associated with physical games and activities, particularly as these became more structured and competitive in the 19th century. The suffix '-y' is commonly added in English to form adjectives and implies a characteristic of the preceding noun. Thus, 'sporty' conveys an aesthetic or functional characteristic related to sports and athleticism. The comparative form 'sportier' has emerged as a way to describe things that embody a heightened degree of sporty features, whether in the context of fashion, automobiles, or lifestyle.