sporting

[spawr-ting, spohr-] / ˈspɔr tɪŋ, ˈspoʊr- /

ADJECTIVE

playful

Synonyms

STRONG

antic fair game rollicking square

WEAK

coltish considerate devil-may-care frisky frolicsome gamesome gay generous gentlemanly impish jaunty joyous kittenish larkish lively merry mischievous reasonable roguish sportive sportsmanlike sportsmanly sprightly square dealing square-shooting straight shooting waggish wild

Antonyms

WEAK

unsporting

Example Sentences

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The moment reignited speculation that one of the most glittering careers in sporting history may be nearing its end.

From Barron's

That includes contracts built around the outcome of sporting events.

From Barron's

South East Asian countries in search of sporting success have launched recruitment drives for naturalised football players.

From BBC

It is unclear whether that was for sporting or medical reasons.

From BBC

"I am happy and honoured to be here, especially with the sporting project they developed for me," he said.

From BBC