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sport·ful \ˈspōrtfəl, -pȯr-, -ōət-, -ȯ(ə)t-\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from sport (II) + -ful 1. a. : productive of sport or amusement : entertaining, diverting b. : having an inclination to lighthearted merriment : playful, frolicsome; usually : inclined to jest or tease playfully 2. : done in jest or for mere play : lacking serious intent : sportive • sport·ful·ly \-fəlē, -li\ adverb • sport·ful·ness noun -es |