sportively
- adverb
- /ˈspɔrtɪvli/
- Literature
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juguetonamente
- The children danced sportively around the garden, laughing at each other's antics.
Examples
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The puppy sportively chased its tail, delighting everyone watching.
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He sportively challenged his friends to a friendly game of chess after dinner.
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She danced sportively at the party.
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They laughed sportively during the game.
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The children danced sportively around the garden, laughing at each other's antics.
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He sportively challenged his friends to a friendly game of chess after dinner.
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The puppy sportively chased its tail, delighting everyone watching.
Synonyms
37
3.5
In a way that shows strong interest and excitement
34
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
29
3.4
In a strong, happy, and sincere way
23
1.0
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness
19
3.0
With great joy and excitement
11
1.1
In a very happy way that shows delight
11
3.0
In a pleasant way that makes people like you
8
3.0
In a lively and eager way
5
3.0
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
5
5.2
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness
3
2.5
In a happy, friendly way
2
2.9
In a very happy way that shows pleasure
1
5.1
In a lively, excited way
1
5.3
In a way that shows great joy and excitement
1
4.6
In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile
1
3.7
In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
1
3.7
In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry
1
6.0
To do something with a lot of energy and joy
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
4.1
In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
In a lively, playful way full of energy
In a happy, laughing way
In a cheerful and lively way
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together
In a happy, lively way that shows joy
In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way
In a lively, energetic, stylish way like wearing exercise clothes
Antonyms
How Playful
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.