sportive

adjective
UK: /ˈspɔːtɪv/
US: /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

  1. Fond of sports or outdoor activities; athletic.

    1. He is a sportive child, always playing in the yard with his friends.
    2. The sportive team members celebrated their victory with enthusiasm and cheers after their successful game.

  2. Playful; frolicsome; merry; done or made in jest.

    1. The puppy's sportive behavior made everyone laugh at the park.
    2. Her sportive comments during the meeting helped to ease the tension among the worried group.

Synonyms

athletic playful frolicsome merry

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sportive" in English means: Fond of sports or outdoor activities; athletic., Playful; frolicsome; merry; done or made in jest..

The phonetic transcription of "sportive" is /ˈspɔːtɪv/ in British English and /ˈspɔːrtɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sportive": athletic, playful, frolicsome, merry.

Example usage of "sportive": "He is a sportive child, always playing in the yard with his friends.". More examples on the page.