Definitions and Examples of athletic, active, sporty
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a strong and well-proportioned body; physically fit and active.
Example
She was an athletic person who enjoyed playing various sports.
Engaging in physical activity or exercise; busy and energetic.
Example
He led an active lifestyle, going for runs every morning and playing basketball with his friends in the evenings.
Interested in sports and physical activities; having a style or appearance associated with sports.
Example
She wore a sporty outfit to the gym, consisting of leggings and a tank top.
Key Differences: athletic vs active vs sporty
- 1Athletic describes someone who has a strong and well-proportioned body and is physically fit.
- 2Active describes someone who engages in physical activity or exercise and is busy and energetic.
- 3Sporty describes someone who is interested in sports and physical activities and has a style or appearance associated with sports.
Effective Usage of athletic, active, sporty
- 1Describing People: Use these antonyms to describe people who are physically fit, enjoy sports, or engage in physical activities.
- 2Talking about Hobbies: Use these antonyms to talk about hobbies related to sports or physical activities.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast people's lifestyles or interests.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sportless are athletic, active, and sporty. These words describe people who are physically fit, enjoy sports, or engage in physical activities. Use them to describe people, talk about hobbies, or compare and contrast lifestyles or interests.
