sporty

Everyday

1. A sporty person likes sport and is good at it. tree →
2. Sporty clothes look like clothes for sport, casual and bright. tree →
3. A sporty car is fast and looks like a racing car. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday talk and school stories «sporty» describes the child who loves running, football or netball; it tells the reader about the character's hobbies. In shops it describes casual or athletic clothes and fast-looking cars. Phrases: the sporty type, sporty kids, a sporty look.

Examples

• My sister is very sporty and plays three sports. tree →
• I'm not sporty, but I like swimming. tree →
• He wore a sporty jacket and trainers. tree →
• Dad wants a sporty red car. tree →
• She is the sportiest girl in our year. tree →
• Our school has sporty clubs after school. tree →

Note

Comparative: sportier, sportiest (y → i). Informal word. Not the same as «sportsmanlike» (playing fairly).