outdoorsy
/ˌaʊtˈdɔːzi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrzi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌau̇t-ˈdȯr-zē How to pronounce outdoorsy (audio)/ (ame, mw)
outdoorsy — adjective
- outdoorsypositive
- more outdoorsycomparative
- most outdoorsysuperlative
1. liking to spend a lot of free time outside doing things like hiking, cycling, or
liking to spend a lot of free time outside doing things like hiking, cycling, or camping
Lakshmi is too outdoorsy to spend every weekend in a shopping mall.
be outdoorsy — describe a person's general lifestyle
Maeve joined the hiking club because she wanted more outdoorsy friends.
Mateo has an outdoorsy side and plans bike trips every spring.
Elise never liked camping, so no one called her outdoorsy.
- active
broader and can describe exercise indoors as well as outside
- nature-loving
puts stronger focus on enjoying natural places
- sporty
emphasizes exercise and athletic ability more than camping or hiking culture
- indoor
contrasts with a lifestyle centered on being inside rather than outside
文法句型
an outdoorsy person
outdoorsy friends
be outdoorsy
用法筆記
Usually describes a person's general tastes or lifestyle, not one single outing. Common with nouns like person, friend, type, and side.
2. having features or a style that suits outdoor life or makes people think of hiki
having features or a style that suits outdoor life or makes people think of hiking, camping, or nature
Lan bought an outdoorsy jacket that can handle wind and light rain.
outdoorsy jacket — suitable for hiking and other outdoor trips
The hotel has an outdoorsy pool area with stone paths and pine trees.
Tamar chose an outdoorsy birthday theme with tents, lanterns, and camp games.
Henrik designed an outdoorsy logo with mountains, trees, and a campfire.
- indoor
describes something intended for inside spaces rather than outside use or style
文法句型
an outdoorsy jacket
an outdoorsy feel
outdoorsy design
用法筆記
Often appears before nouns for clothes, spaces, brands, or designs. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes a person rather than a thing.