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View usage for: sportive in British English (ˈspɔːtɪv) adjective2. done in jest rather than seriously 3. of, relating to, or interested in sports 4. obsolete wanton or amorous a sportive wench Derived forms sportively (ˈsportively) adverb sportiveness (ˈsportiveness) noun sportive in American English (ˈspɔrtɪv) adjective1. a. fond of or full of sport or merriment; playful b. done in fun or play, not in earnest 2. of, or having the nature of, sport, esp. outdoor sport 3. Obsolete amorous or erotic Derived forms sportively (ˈsportively) adverb sportiveness (ˈsportiveness) noun Examples of 'sportive' in a sentencesportive Synonyms of 'sportive'playful, gay, lively, merry More Synonyms of sportive Definition playful or high-spirited Synonyms joyous skittish full of fun full of beans (informal) coltish frolicsome ludic (literary) prankish gamesome Additional synonymsSynonyms frisky, lively, romping, playful, unruly, skittish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportiveDefinition lively, high-spirited, or playful His horse was feeling frisky. Synonyms lively, spirited, romping, playful, bouncy, high-spirited, rollicking, in high spirits, full of beans (informal), coltish, kittenish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportive, full of joie de vivre We had a gay old time. Synonyms merry, festive, playful, frivolous, fun-loving, rollicking, convivial, rakish, pleasure-seeking, frolicsome, ludic (literary), waggish, sportive, gamesome - sport
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Additional synonymsDefinition lively and flirtatious pouting, kittenish waifs Synonyms playful, spirited, lively, cheerful, mischievous, coy, joyous, fun-loving, sprightly, vivacious, flirtatious, impish, frisky, coquettish, puckish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportive, larkish (informal) Definition vivacious or animated She had a sweet, lively personality. Synonyms animated, spirited, quick, keen, active, alert, dynamic, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, outgoing, merry, upbeat (informal), brisk, bubbly, nimble, agile, perky, chirpy (informal), sparky, sprightly, vivacious, frisky, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, spry, chipper (informal), blithe, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, full of pep (informal), blithesome, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition cheerful and jolly He was much loved for his merry nature. Synonyms cheerful, happy, upbeat (informal), carefree, glad, jolly, festive, joyous, joyful, genial, fun-loving, chirpy (informal), vivacious, rollicking (archaic), convivial, gleeful, blithe (archaic), frolicsome (archaic), mirthful (archaic), sportive (archaic), light-hearted, jocund (archaic), gay (old-fashioned), blithesome (archaic) Definition boisterously carefree outrageous, and a rollicking good read Synonyms boisterous, spirited, lively, romping, merry, hearty, playful, exuberant, joyous, carefree, jaunty, cavorting, sprightly, jovial, swashbuckling, frisky, rip-roaring (informal), devil-may-care, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, sportiveDefinition lively and active the sprightly 85-year-old president Synonyms lively, spirited, active, energetic, animated, brisk, nimble, agile, jaunty, gay (old-fashioned), perky, vivacious, spry, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed |