Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for athletic. Search instead for athletischer.
Definitions

athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The law firm concluded that Michigan’s response to the reports was insufficient and that the athletic department had compliance issues.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

NBA scouts who requested anonymity to speak candidly on the matter said Williams is athletic but hasn’t figure out his game yet.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Novak did what Novak does - finding a way to beat one of the fittest, most athletic younger guys at the age of 39.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Still, Pegula is no stranger to pressure as far as high-level sports are concerned, having been raised in a family that boasts an incredible athletic heritage.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

“I’m the funny sidekick, not the agile and athletic one.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




Vocabulary lists containing athletic


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training