sportier; sportiest
1
: of, relating to, or typical of sports, sportsmen, sportswomen, or sportswear
2
: resembling a sports car in styling or performance
a sporty sedan
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Sometime later this summer, the former Bru’s Room near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier will turn into a casual oyster bar and sporty seafood shack.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar 123 NE 20th Ave., Deerfield Beach
Sometime later this summer, the former Bru’s Room near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier will turn into a casual oyster bar and sporty seafood shack.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Beloved for its sleek and sporty vibe, Alo is a go-to for all things athleisure.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Still, the two-piece kit is sporty and looks fantastic on her.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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sporty
adjective
ˈspōrt-ē 
ˈspȯrt-
sportier; sportiest
: of or relating to sports
also
: being or having the look of being suitable for sports
sporty clothes
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