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sportively

sportively

7.0
In a playful, lively way that shows enjoyment
  • adverb
  • /ˈspɔrtɪvli/
  • Literature
translation icon : juguetonamente
  • The children danced sportively around the garden, laughing at each other's antics.

Examples

  • The puppy sportively chased its tail, delighting everyone watching.

  • He sportively challenged his friends to a friendly game of chess after dinner.

  • She danced sportively at the party.

  • They laughed sportively during the game.

  • The children danced sportively around the garden, laughing at each other's antics.

  • He sportively challenged his friends to a friendly game of chess after dinner.

  • The puppy sportively chased its tail, delighting everyone watching.

Synonyms

enthusiastically
vssportively
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is more playful and casual than eager commitment
cheerfully
vssportively
34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

is more playful and lively rather than merely positive
heartily
vssportively
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

is lighter and more playful rather than robust feeling
merrily
vssportively
23 1.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

is more about playful fun rather than general happiness
gleefully
vssportively
19 3.0

With great joy and excitement

is lighter and more playful, not always triumphant joy
playfully
vssportively
18 1.4

In a fun, teasing way

is more about merry mood than simple quick fun
joyfully
vssportively
11 1.1

In a very happy way that shows delight

is more playful and light rather than deep celebration
charmingly
vssportively
11 3.0

In a pleasant way that makes people like you

is more about playful mischief than mere attraction
energetically
vssportively
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

is lighter and more about fun than hard activity
joyously
vssportively
5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

is more about playful fun than formal gladness
gaily
vssportively
5 5.2

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

is more about playful spirit than simple brightness
cheerily
vssportively
3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

is more about active fun than basic friendliness
delightedly
vssportively
2 2.9

In a very happy way that shows pleasure

is more playful and airy than a simple pleased reaction
exuberantly
vssportively
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is milder and more about playful merriment than intense energy
jubilantly
vssportively
1 5.3

In a way that shows great joy and excitement

is more playful and light than triumphant celebration
jovially
vssportively
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

is more playful and light than mainly social friendliness
genially
vssportively
1 3.7

In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome

is more playful and spirited rather than calm friendliness
lightheartedly
vssportively
1 3.7

In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry

is more playful and spirited rather than merely relaxed
zestfully
vssportively
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is milder and more playful than keen spiritedness
ebulliently
vssportively
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is milder and more playful than high excitement
boisterously
vssportively
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is more gentle and playful rather than loud or rough
spiritedly
vssportively
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is more playful and merry rather than bold intensity
friskily
vssportively
4.6

In a lively, playful way full of energy

is gentler and more about merry feeling than physical liveliness
mirthfully
vssportively
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

is more about playful lightness rather than plain amusement
jollily
vssportively
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is more focused on carefree play than general good humour
chirpily
vssportively
  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is about playful merry spirit rather than only brightness
perkily
vssportively
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is more about playful merriment than brisk confidence
rollickingly
vssportively
8.1

In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together

is lighter and more about gentle fun than loud exuberance
gayly
vssportively
  • Archaic
7.0

In a happy, lively way that shows joy

is more about playful fun than mere bright display
convivially
vssportively
6.8

In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way

is more playful and often solo fun than social hospitality
sportily
vssportively
4.4

In a lively, energetic, stylish way like wearing exercise clothes

is more about playful merriment than athletic or stylish action

Antonyms

1.6

In a way that shows you mean what you say

solemnly
  • Formal
57 4.2

To speak or act in a serious and respectful way

How Playful

gleefully
19 3.0
merrily
23 1.0
sportively
  • Literature
7.0
calmly
110 1.0
stiffly
25 4.4

Surface Forms

sportively positive

Morphology

sportively = sportive (transparent) = sport + ive + ly

The adverb is formed regularly from the adjective 'sportive' by adding '-ly', preserving the sense 'in a playful manner'.

Etymology

Sportively comes from sport, a word that originally meant 'play' or 'amusement'. So to act sportively is to behave 'playfully' and with a lively, lighthearted spirit.