sporty

/ˈspɔːti/ (bre, ipa) · [spˈɔrti] /ˈspɔːrti/ (ame, ipa) · [spˈɔrti] /ˈspȯr-tē How to pronounce sporty (audio)/ (ame, mw)

sporty — adjective

  • sportypositive
  • sportiercomparative
  • sportiestsuperlative

1. enjoying sport and usually being active or skilled in it

1.形容詞B1
釋義

enjoying sport and usually being active or skilled in it

例句

Nala has always been sporty and joins the neighborhood tennis game every Sunday.

be sporty = enjoy and actively do sport

Lakan is too sporty for beach holidays and chose a hiking trip instead.

sporty person choosing active leisure

同義詞
  • athletic

    stresses physical ability and fitness more than personal style or interest

  • active

    broader and weaker; can include any busy lifestyle, not only sport

  • fit

    focuses on physical condition rather than enjoyment of sport

反義詞
  • inactive

    not physically active on a regular basis

  • sedentary

    formal; describes a lifestyle with little exercise

文法句型

be sporty

sporty + noun

用法筆記

Usually describes a person's regular habits or character, not just one day of exercise. Distinguish from sense 2, which describes a sporty look in clothes.

常見錯誤

❌My sister is very sporty dress today.
✅My sister is wearing a very sporty dress today.
💡sporty can describe a person, but if you mean the clothes, describe the dress itself.
❌He is sporty at football.
✅He is sporty and good at football.
💡sporty describes an active, sport-loving person; use a separate phrase for the specific sport.

2. looking bright, casual, and similar to clothing made for sport

2.形容詞B1
釋義

looking bright, casual, and similar to clothing made for sport

例句

Aylin wore a sporty white jacket with sneakers to the office.

sporty + clothing item

The brand's new uniforms look sporty without feeling too informal for staff.

look sporty = have a sports-style appearance

同義詞
  • casual

    broader and less specific; does not necessarily suggest a sports influence

  • athleisure

    modern fashion term for clothing mixing exercise wear and daily wear

  • sleek

    focuses on a neat modern line, not always a sports look

反義詞
  • formal

    suitable for business or ceremonies rather than relaxed movement

  • dressy

    more elegant or decorative than sporty

文法句型

sporty + clothes

look sporty

用法筆記

Most often used for clothes, shoes, bags, or overall style. Unlike sense 1, it does not mean the person actually plays sports.

常見錯誤

❌Her jacket is sport.
✅Her jacket is sporty.
💡use the adjective sporty to describe the style of clothing.
❌She is sporty because of this jacket.
✅She looks sporty in this jacket.
💡the clothes can look sporty even if the person's lifestyle is unknown.

3. looking fast and exciting like a sports car, often with a low shape and quick pe

3.形容詞B2
釋義

looking fast and exciting like a sports car, often with a low shape and quick performance

例句

Jude bought a sporty two-door car for the mountain roads near Taichung.

sporty car with two-door, performance image

The new model feels sporty, with low seats and quick steering.

feel sporty = drive like a sports car

同義詞
  • sleek

    emphasizes smooth shape more than performance

  • racy

    suggests speed and excitement; slightly more informal

  • fast-looking

    plain description of appearance rather than a set style label

反義詞
  • boxy

    square-shaped and not streamlined

  • slow

    focuses on lack of speed rather than style

文法句型

sporty car

feel sporty

用法筆記

Most often used for cars and similar vehicles. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense suggests speed and performance, not only a sports-style design.

常見錯誤

❌The bus looks sporty.
✅The car looks sporty.
💡sporty in this sense is mainly used for cars or vehicles designed to feel fast and light.
❌My sedan is sport car.
✅My sedan is a sporty car.
💡sporty is the adjective; sports car is the noun phrase for the vehicle type.