sportif
adjective
spor·tif ˈspȯr-tif 
: sporty
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The duchess stepped out in a bright red puffer in December by Perfect Moment, which had a more sportif feel than her typical toppers. 
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2020 Customers can shop the sportif collection from locker room to bench press in true technical fashion. Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Oct. 2014
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2020 Customers can shop the sportif collection from locker room to bench press in true technical fashion. Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Oct. 2014 Word History
Etymology
French, sporting, of sports, from sport sport, from English
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
sportif
adjective
as in sporty
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sporty
- informal
- casual
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- formal
- costume
- semiformal
- chic
- dressy
- costumey
- stylish
- fashionable
- modish
- in
- natty
- dapper
- smart
- sharp
- snappy