Sportively: meaning, definitions and examples

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sportively

 

[ ˈspɔːrtɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of playing

Sportively refers to behaving in a manner that is characteristic of sportsmanship. This means displaying proper conduct and fairness during a game or athletic competition. Individuals who act sportively show respect to their opponents, adhere to the rules, and celebrate the spirit of the competition rather than just seeking to win at all costs. Such behavior promotes camaraderie among players and enhances the overall enjoyment of the sport.

Synonyms

fairly, graciously, honorably.

Examples of usage

  • He sportively congratulated the winner.
  • The team played sportively, even in defeat.
  • They sportively shook hands after the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "sportively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esportivamente

🇮🇳 खेलभावना से

🇩🇪 sportlich

🇮🇩 secara sportif

🇺🇦 спортсменськи

🇵🇱 sportowo

🇯🇵 スポーツ的に

🇫🇷 sportivement

🇪🇸 deportivamente

🇹🇷 sportif bir şekilde

🇰🇷 스포츠적으로

🇸🇦 رياضيًا

🇨🇿 sportovně

🇸🇰 športovo

🇨🇳 运动地

🇸🇮 športno

🇮🇸 íþróttalega

🇰🇿 спорттық

🇬🇪 სპორტულად

🇦🇿 idman tərzində

🇲🇽 deportivamente

Etymology

The term 'sportively' is derived from the word 'sportive', which has its roots in the Latin word 'sportivus', meaning playful or lively. The Latin term came from 'sporto', which pertains to the act of playing or of engaging in a game or sport. As the concept of organized sports evolved in the late Middle Ages, particularly in Europe, the notions of sportsmanship and fair play became tied to the moral expectations of behavior among participants. By the 19th century, the term began to be used more frequently in English to describe not just the action of playing sports but also the manner in which individuals engaged in these activities. The adverb 'sportively' emerged as a means to encapsulate this respectful and honorable conduct during competitive play.