athletic
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2.8
- adjective
- /æθˈlɛtɪk/
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atlético
- Would you believe that we both still hold athletic records at our high school?
- an athletic team
- an athletic performance
- athletic activities
A man saying he's a woman still has the athletic prowess of a man.
- A man saying he's a woman still has the athletic prowess of a man.
- And I came back senior year, like, lean, athletic, more confident.
- All right, our next superlative most athletic this one goes to myself.
- It's like real athletic stuff, but it's scripted.
- Well, I'm just too athletic for this squad honestly.
- You're strong, you're athletic, you're really lean, you're tan.
- I mean, how much of it is sexual arousal versus athletic performance percentage?
- It's not quite as nimble and as athletic as a Miata, but it's close.
- You know, like you said, like I am a athletic built dude.
- Well, I, I, I'm gonna, I'm very athletic then on the black side.
Examples
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The more positive the athletes perceived their coaches' behaviors, the more positive their athletic experience was.
Academic text (2011) -
The officer was a major, dark-haired, and athletic-looking, with a round friendly face.
Fiction book (1993) -
Honestly, you have real natural athletic skills.
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Cuts quite an athletic figure.
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I wish for a tall, athletic, caramel-coloured beauty.
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Many researchers believe there is a strong relationship between team cohesion and athletic performance.
Academic text (2011) -
He's very handsome and athletic.
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Even though the two jobs have different professional characteristics, athletic directors are often assigned the responsibilities of PE teachers.
Academic text (2011) -
Drew's group is working on several very athletic maneuvers, none of which Drew is especially good at.
Fiction book (1991) -
The coach praised her for her athletic performance during the championship game.
Synonyms
93
1.6
Full of energy and active
87
4.1
Having a lot of strength and energy
25
3.3
A style that looks energetic and like sports clothes
12
3.0
Showing strong, forceful energy in action or style
10
4.2
Showing fast, skilled body movements like flips and jumps
Interested in sports like tennis or soccer
Antonyms
Compounds
3
2.1
An area of land people prepare and keep for playing sports like soccer or track
1
4.1
A piece of underwear that supports and protects a man's private parts during sports
1
3.6
A planned program of practice, exercise, and diet to make an athlete stronger and faster
How Athletic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Athletic comes from the same root as athlete and an old Greek word athlon meaning 'prize' or 'contest'. So being athletic is about taking part in sports or physical contests and being strong and fit.