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sportily

sportily

4.4
In a lively, energetic, stylish way like wearing exercise clothes
  • adverb
  • /ˈspɔrtɪli/
translation icon : de manera deportiva
  • The children were dressed sportily for their day at the park.

Examples

  • He walked sportily into the room, full of confidence and energy.

  • She decorated her apartment sportily, with bright colors and athletic posters.

  • She dressed sportily for the outdoor event.

  • He jogs sportily every morning.

  • She walked sportily down the street, wearing her new running shoes and a bright tracksuit.

  • He always approaches life sportily, eager to try new activities and stay active.

  • The dog raced sportily through the park, its energy matching the vibrant atmosphere of the sunny day.

Synonyms

fashionably
vssportily
14 2.9

In a stylish way that follows what is popular now

adds lively energy and an active attitude beyond mere trend following
energetically
vssportily
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

also implies casual stylish clothing and an active attitude
athletically
vssportily
6 3.7

In a way that shows physical strength or skill

focuses more on lively stylish presentation and casual active clothing than on strength
stylishly
vssportily
4 3.5

In a fashionable and elegant way

adds lively energy and a casual active clothing feel
dynamically
vssportily
2 4.6

In a lively and energetic way

leans more toward casual stylish appearance and active attitude than sheer force
jauntily
vssportily
1 6.4

Someone moves in a lively, confident way that shows style

leans more toward casual active clothing and energetic attitude
exuberantly
vssportily
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is more associated with a fashionable active look and casual clothing
lustily
vssportily
1 4.7

With strong, healthy energy and enthusiasm

emphasizes a fashionable active clothing sense rather than raw bodily force
spryly
vssportily
1 5.6

To move quickly and lightly with energy

adds a casual stylish clothing sense and active attitude rather than pure nimbleness
spiritedly
vssportily
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

adds a stylish casual clothing sense and active appearance to that energy
ebulliently
vssportily
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

focuses more on stylish casual presentation or active clothing than emotion
sportively
vssportily
  • Literature
7.0

In a playful, lively way that shows enjoyment

brings a fashionable active clothing vibe rather than simple playfulness
bouncily
vssportily
4.0

In a lively, energetic way with light jumps

adds stylish casual clothing sense rather than focusing only on springy motion
friskily
vssportily
4.6

In a lively, playful way full of energy

is more about a stylish active look and clothing than playful mischief
perkily
vssportily
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

leans toward casual stylish appearance and energetic movement rather than mere cheer

Antonyms

3 3.6

Slowly and with little energy

How Energetic

vigorously
76 3.4
sportily
4.4
casually
103 2.5
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

sportily positive

Morphology

sportily = sporty (transparent) = sport + y + ly

Formed from 'sport' → 'sporty' and then regularly suffixed with '-ly'; the adverbial meaning is a predictable extension of the adjective.

Etymology

Sportily comes from the word sport, which once meant 'play' or 'fun', so it brings the idea of active movement and style; think of someone moving and dressing like an athlete. So, sportily means doing something in a lively, energetic, or stylish way.