| 释义 | View usage for: (spɔːʳti) Word forms: comparative sportier,  superlative sportiest1. adjectiveYou can describe a car as sporty when it performs like a racing car but can be driven on normal roads.  The steering and braking are exactly what you want from a sporty car. 2. adjectiveSomeone who is sporty likes playing sports. More Synonyms of sportysporty in British English (ˈspɔːtɪ) adjectiveWord forms: sportier or sportiest1. (of a person) fond of sport or outdoor activities 2. (of clothes) having the appearance of sportswear 3. (of a car) having the performance or appearance of a sports car nounWord forms:  plural sporties4.  British informal a young person who typically wears sportswear, is competitive about sport, and takes an interest in his or her fitnessDerived formssportily (ˈsportily)  adverbsportiness (ˈsportiness) nounsporty in American English (ˈspɔrti)   adjectiveWord forms: ˈsportier or ˈsportiest Informal1.   sporting or sportsmanlike 2.   characteristic of a sport or sportsman 3.   loud, flashy, or showy, as clothes Derived formssportily (ˈsportily)  adverb sportiness (ˈsportiness)  nounNot to mention the three luxury family holidays a year and a couple of sporty convertible cars. Cars with sporty modifications are likely to cost more.This makes it great for sporty people who want to replenish energy stores quickly after exercise.These look super sporty with a seriously cool design.It had big wheels and looked really sporty.She was incredibly sporty and competitive from a very early age.Whether our fervour was driven by an urge to look sporty or an urge to look slimmer is a moot point.You can get anything from a supermini to 4x4s to sporty cars at bargain prices.My new man had a privileged upbringing, has a great job and drives a sporty car.If you want to look sporty and casual, lemon is a great colour for a bag.The stainless-steel link bracelet looks sporty but feminine.But that shouldn't deter competitive couples and sporty singles from visiting.First came the sporty look, with tight running leggings and a plain vest for her daily workout.It looks like a sporty hatchback but feels as smart as any Mercedes and brings the practicality of a people carrier.He's very sporty and competitive.Back then if you wanted something sporty you bought a BMW.A big part of the firm's appeal has always been the sporty look.Could you recommend a small, economical but sporty car for about 15,000?It's a big truck, yet looks both sporty and flashy.Despite being a 4x4, it has good handling and sporty looks.I want a sporty car.Examples of 'sporty' in a sentencesportyBritish English: sporty  /ˈspɔːtɪ / ADJECTIVE  A sporty person enjoys playing sports. I'm an outdoor, sporty type and don't want to sit behind a desk all day. American English: sporty Arabic: رِياضِيّ  Brazilian Portuguese: esportivo Chinese: 运动员似的 Croatian: sportski Czech: sportovní člověkDanish: sporty Dutch: sportief European Spanish: deportivo Finnish: urheilullinen French: sportif German: sportlich Greek: αθλητικός Italian: sportivo Japanese: スポーツ好きの Korean: 경쾌한 Norwegian: sporty Polish: wysportowany European Portuguese: desportivo Romanian: persoană activăîi place să facă sportRussian: спортивный Latin American Spanish: deportivo Swedish: sportig Thai: มีน้ำใจเป็นนักกีฬา Turkish: sporsever Ukrainian: спортивнийVietnamese: ham mê thể thao 
Chinese translation of 'sporty' adj  [person] 爱(愛)运(運)动(動)的(ài yùndòng de) [car] 像赛(賽)车(車)的(xiàng sàichē de)
Definition (of a car) small and fast a sporty carDefinition (of a person) interested in sport He would go to the ballgames with his sporty friends.Definition (of clothes) suitable for sport The moustache gave him a certain sporty air.Additional synonymsDefinition busy and energetic the tragedy of an active mind trapped by failing physical healthSynonyms energetic,  strong,  spirited,  quick,  vital,  alert,  dynamic,  lively,  vigorous,  potent,  animated,  vibrant,  forceful,  nimble,  diligent,  industrious,  sprightly,  vivacious,  on the go (informal),  alive and kicking,  spry,  full of beans (informal),  bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)Definition having or showing energy and enthusiasm Two-year-olds can be incredibly energetic.Synonyms lively,  spirited,  active,  dynamic,  vigorous,  animated,  brisk,  tireless,  bouncy,  indefatigable,  alive and kicking,  zippy (informal),  full of beans (informal),  bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)Definition showy in a vulgar way a flashy sports carSynonyms showy,  loud,  over the top (informal),  flamboyant,  brash,  tacky (informal),  flaunting,  glitzy (slang),  tasteless,  naff (British, slang),  gaudy,  garish,  jazzy (informal),  tawdry,  ostentatious,  snazzy (informal),  glittery,  meretricious,  cheap and nasty,  in poor taste,  tinselly,  bling (slang)sport with someonesportingsportivesportyspotspot-onspotless
Additional synonymsDefinition  bright and cheerful I like gay, vibrant posters.Synonyms colourful,  rich,  bright,  brilliant,  vivid,  flamboyant,  flashy,  gaudy,  garish, showyShe was still hearty and strong when she turned 80. Synonyms healthy,  well,  strong,  sound,  active,  hardy,  robust,  vigorous,  energetic,  hale (old-fashioned),  alive and kicking,  right as rain (British, informal)Definition appropriate to everyday life or use rather than formal occasions Most of the time she needs informal clothes.Synonyms casual,  comfortable,  leisure,  everyday, simpleDefinition smart and attractive a jaunty little hatSynonyms smart,  trim,  gay,  dapper,  spruce, showyDefinition  colourful and modern a check sports jacket, worn with a plain shirt and jazzy tieSynonyms flashy,  fancy,  snazzy (informal),  gaudy,  wild,  smart,  lively,  bling (slang)Definition (of colours or patterns) harsh to look at He liked to shock with his earrings and loud clothes.Synonyms garish,  bold,  glaring,  flamboyant,  vulgar,  brash,  tacky (informal),  flashy,  lurid,  tasteless,  naff (British, slang),  gaudy,  tawdry,  showy,  ostentatious, brassyDefinition  (of a motor vehicle) small and relatively powerful This nippy new car has fold-down rear seats.Synonyms fast (informal),  quick, speedyDefinition unconventional or slightly disreputable He was handsome in a raffish kind of way.Synonyms dashing (old-fashioned),  casual,  careless,  bohemian,  sporty,  unconventional,  jaunty,  disreputable,  rakish, devil-may-careDefinition dashing or jaunty rakish young gentlemenSynonyms dashing (old-fashioned),  smart,  sporty,  flashy,  breezy,  jaunty,  dapper,  natty (informal),  debonair,  snazzy (informal),  raffish, devil-may-carethe city's schmick new restaurant Synonyms stylish,  smart,  chic,  polished,  fashionable,  trendy (British, informal),  classy (slang),  in fashion,  snappy,  in vogue,  dapper,  natty (informal),  snazzy (informal),  modish,  well turned-out,  dressy (informal),  à la mode,  voguish,  funkyAdditional synonymsDefinition colourful, bright in appearance, and very noticeable, and perhaps rather vulgar They were smart but not showy.Synonyms ostentatious,  flamboyant,  flashy,  flash (informal),  loud,  over the top (informal),  brash,  pompous,  pretentious,  gaudy,  garish,  tawdry,  splashy (informal),  tinsellyDefinition  (esp. of clothes) stylish and flashy snazzy swimsuitsSynonyms stylish,  smart,  dashing (old-fashioned),  with it (old-fashioned, informal),  attractive,  sophisticated,  flamboyant,  sporty,  flashy,  jazzy (informal),  showy,  ritzy (slang),  raffish,  schmick (Australian, informal)Definition (of a vehicle) able to travel fast We wish Bill a speedy recovery.Synonyms quick,  fast,  rapid,  swift,  express,  winged,  immediate,  prompt,  fleet,  hurried,  summary,  precipitate,  hasty,  headlong,  quickie (informal),  expeditious,  fleet of foot,  pdq (slang)Definition smart, fashionable, and attracting attention a very attractive and stylish woman of 27Synonyms smart,  chic,  polished,  fashionable,  trendy (British, informal),  classy (slang),  in fashion,  on trend,  snappy,  in vogue,  dapper,  natty (informal),  snazzy (informal),  modish,  well turned-out,  dressy (informal),  à la mode,  voguish,  schmick (Australian, informal),  bling (slang),  funkyDefinition  consciously fashionable a trendy London nightclubSynonyms fashionable,  in (slang),  now (informal),  latest,  with it (old-fashioned, informal),  flash (informal),  stylish,  in fashion,  in vogue,  on trend,  up to the minute,  modish,  voguish,  culty,  schmick (Australian, informal),  funky |