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athleticism
ath·let·ic A0496900 (ăth-lĕt′ĭk)adj.1. Of or befitting athletics or athletes.2. Characterized by or involving physical activity or exertion: an athletic lifestyle; an athletic child.3. Physically strong and well-developed; muscular: an actor with an athletic build.
ath·let′i·cal·ly adv.ath·let′i·cism (-lĕt′ĭ-sĭz′əm) n.athleticism1. an active interest in sports.
2. an obsessive participation in physical activity. — athletic, adj.See also: AthleticsThesaurus| Noun | 1. | athleticism - intense energy; "his music is characterized by a happy athleticism"strenuosityvigor, vigour, energy, zip - forceful exertion; "he plays tennis with great energy"; "he's full of zip" |
TranslationsAthleticism
AthleticismLeanderswims the mile-wide Hellespont every night to court Hero. [Gk. Myth.: Hamilton, 432]marathonmodern races, more than 26 miles, commemorate feat of Pheidippides. [World Sports: Benét, 633]Pheidippidesran over 20 miles to Athens to announce victory at Marathon in 490 B.C., then died of exhaustion. [Gk. Legend: Collier’s, XIII, 369]MedicalSeeathleticathleticism
Synonyms for athleticismnoun intense energySynonymsRelated Words |