athletic

adjective
UK: /æθˈlet.ɪk/
US: /æθˈlet.ɪk/

  1. Relating to sports or physical exercise.

    1. He is an athletic young man who enjoys running and swimming. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athletic department provides resources for student athletes to succeed in their sports. [ ] [ ]

  2. Physically strong, fit, and active.

    1. She has an athletic build and excels in track and field. [ ] [ ]
    2. Being athletic requires dedication to regular training and a healthy diet. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fit muscular sporty strong
athletic noun

  1. A person who is good at sports and physical exercise.

    1. She is a talented athletic who competes in the Olympics. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school recognized the athletic for their outstanding achievements in various sports. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "athletic" in English means: Relating to sports or physical exercise., Physically strong, fit, and active..

The phonetic transcription of "athletic" is /æθˈlet.ɪk/ in British English and /æθˈlet.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "athletic": fit, muscular, sporty, strong.

Example usage of "athletic": "He is an athletic young man who enjoys running and swimming.". More examples on the page.