sportingly
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5.3
To act in a fair and generous way, especially after losing
- adverb
- /ˈspɔrtɪŋli/
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deportivamente
- Let it suffice to say that our relationship transcended the purely intellectual, and when it ended, she took it anything but sportingly.
Examples
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She always plays sportingly, making sure to follow the rules and respect her competitors.
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He has sportingly agreed to help me with a short demonstration.
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The news of the layoff, as expected, was not taken sportingly by the UBS staffers.
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Even though he lost the match, he sportingly congratulated his opponent for a well-played game.
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After the tough competition, they sportingly shook hands and left the court with smiles.
Synonyms
evenhandedly
vssportingly
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6.3
In a fair way that treats all sides the same
adds generosity and playful fairness rather than detached impartiality
sportily
vssportingly
4.9
In a fair, polite way during a game or contest
emphasises a generous attitude and fairness over outward grace
Antonyms
How Fair
Surface Forms
sportingly positive
Morphology
Etymology
Sportingly comes from sport, a word that once meant 'play' or 'enjoyment'. From that idea we talk about being a 'good sport'—someone who is fair and kind in a game—so sportingly means to act with fairness and kindness.