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单词 athletic
释义

athletic

adjective

ath·​let·​ic ath-ˈle-tik How to pronounce athletic (audio)
nonstandard
ˌa-thə-ˈle- How to pronounce athletic (audio)
1
: of or relating to athletes or athletics
an athletic scholarship
athletic teams
athletic events
2
a
: characteristic of an athlete
athletic talent
a strong, athletic build
b
: vigorous, active
an athletic lifestyle
c
: active or gifted in sports, games, or exercises
He's not very athletic.
3
: used by athletes
athletic shoes/equipment
the school's athletic fields
4
: mesomorphic
athletically
ath-ˈle-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce athletic (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

They each received an athletic scholarship to the school. Students can get discount tickets for all athletic events. His athletic career spanned three decades. She has great athletic ability. She's tall and has an athletic build.
Recent Examples on the Web Other schools and teams have had racist episodes at athletic events, so why has the Provo incident touched so many nerves? The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Specially, the use of a racial slur at any of our athletic events is absolutely unacceptable and BYU Athletics holds a zero tolerance approach to this behavior. Emily Adams, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 People competing in all sorts of different athletic events, lots of people went to watch it. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 Specifically, the use of a racial slur at any of our athletic events is absolutely unacceptable and BYU Athletics holds a zero-tolerance approach to this behavior. Victoria J. Arancio, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2022 Since its launch at the end of 2018, Athletes for Israel has regularly brought high-profile athletes and sports teams to the country to compete in athletic events and get to know the Jewish state. Howard Blas, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 Both decided to go that extra mile after seeing the effect of those shortages on away athletic events last spring. Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2022 Amid your child’s after-school activities and athletic events, your own work obligations remain. Audrey Williams, Essence, 4 Aug. 2022 Starting pay for bus drivers is around $19 an hour with the ability to choose hours throughout the day or take on additional hours for field trips and athletic events. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see athlete

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

athletic

adjective

ath·​let·​ic ath-ˈle-tik How to pronounce athletic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of athletes or athletics
an athletic event
2
: used by athletes
athletic equipment
3
: active in sports or exercises
She's very athletic.
4
: strong and muscular
an athletic build

Medical Definition

athletic

adjective

ath·​let·​ic ath-ˈlet-ik How to pronounce athletic (audio)
: characterized by heavy frame, large chest, and powerful muscular development : mesomorphic

athletic

adjective

as in muscular
having great physical strength, skill, or ability She had always been athletic, playing multiple sports even as a child.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • muscular
  • healthy
  • fit
  • strong
  • powerful
  • agile
  • powerful
  • flexible
  • energetic
  • robust
  • stout
  • dexterous
  • trim
  • sinewy
  • sound
  • brawny
  • strapping
  • burly
  • mighty
  • husky
  • rugged
  • hulking
  • beefy
  • hearty
  • balletic
  • sculpted
  • tough
  • acrobatic
  • able-bodied
  • stalwart
  • well-conditioned
  • muscle-bound
  • vigorous
  • forceful
  • forcible
  • coordinated
  • potent
  • limber
  • hefty
  • supple
  • puissant
  • pliant
  • lithe
  • nimble
  • pliable
  • feline
  • adroit
  • sturdy
  • spry
  • loose-jointed
  • deft
  • hard
  • lissome
  • gracile
  • light
  • energized
  • lightsome
  • dextrous
  • lithesome
  • strengthened
  • vitalized
  • light-footed
  • toughened
  • invigorated
  • inured
  • lissom
  • light-fingered
  • light-foot
  • red-blooded
  • featly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unhealthy
  • unfit
  • weak
  • feeble
  • unathletic
  • frail
  • delicate
  • lumbering
  • uncoordinated
  • clumsy
  • awkward
  • wimpy
  • ungainly
  • fragile
  • gawky
  • feeble
  • ungraceful
  • graceless
  • frail
  • delicate
  • small
  • disabled
  • challenged
  • enfeebled
  • klutzy
  • effete
  • debilitated
  • weakened
  • weakly
  • weakling
  • impotent
  • powerless
  • incapacitated
  • paralyzed
  • puny
  • slight
  • emaciated
  • gaunt
  • scraggy
  • lank
  • spare
  • rawboned
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