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sportiness

sportiness

1 3.8
A way of looking and acting that shows interest in sport
  • noun
  • /ˈspɔrtinəs/
: deportividad
  • The clear pledge to sportiness and elegance is also expressed by both the arrangement and finish of the four single sports seats.

Now in terms of acceleration, sportiness, that sort of thing, this car, it's not really about that.

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Examples

  • Now in terms of acceleration, sportiness, that sort of thing, this car, it's not really about that.

    Doug DeMuro

  • But the downside if you care about like the sportiness or the feel of the drive is, yeah, you are further from the road, so you feel a little less connected to the road.

    Marques Brownlee

  • This big rear spoiler again meant to emphasize the sportiness of the GTS.

  • For the ideal combination of comfort and sportiness, Porsche developed the CVTip control strategy.

    Academic text (1994)

  • It always makes me laugh how sport and drinking can go hand in hand, like with football and rugby players locally! Ha ha! Sounds like a great social side to your sportiness.

    Blog text (12)

  • The new model was praised for its sportiness, attracting younger drivers who value an athletic appearance.

  • Many consumers are drawn to the sportiness of the car, which features a sleek design and dynamic handling.

  • The sportiness of her outfit made her stand out at the event, combining style with a casual flair.

Synonyms

sportiveness
vssportiness
  • Literature
1 6.7

Lively, playful behavior that makes people laugh

emphasizes athletic appearance and active style rather than playful behavior

Antonyms

dullness
2 3.4

A feeling of low emotion and little interest

How Sporty

athleticism
23 4.2
sportiness
1 3.8
casualness
3 3.7
plainness
1 3.5

Surface Forms

sportiness singular
sportinesses plural

Morphology

sportiness = sporty (transparent) = sport + y + ness

Formed by the regular adjective 'sporty' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', so the quality meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Sportiness comes from the simple word sport, which once meant 'play' or 'fun', plus the ending -ness, which shows 'the quality of'. So sportiness is the quality of being active, athletic, or looking sporty, which is why we use it for appearance, behavior, or style.