sportily
- adverb
- /ˈspɔrtɪli/
:
de manera deportiva
- He always plays sportily, respecting both the rules and his opponents.
Examples
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The team accepted their defeat sportily and applauded the winners.
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She congratulated her rival sportily after losing the tennis match.
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He plays sportily.
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The team played sportily throughout the tournament.
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She congratulated her rival sportily after losing the tennis match.
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The team accepted their defeat sportily and applauded the winners.
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He always plays sportily, respecting both the rules and his opponents.
Synonyms
56
2.8
In a smooth and beautiful way that looks controlled
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3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
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4.2
In a way that shows honesty and fairness
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3.3
In a way that makes people respect or praise someone
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2.8
In a polite and respectful way
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6.3
In a fair way that treats all sides the same
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5.3
To act in a fair and generous way, especially after losing
How Fair
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sportily comes from sport, a word for 'play' or 'games', and is related to sportsmanship ('fair play' and good manners in sport). So, sportily can also mean behaving with fairness and grace in competition or play.