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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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Batson also paid tribute to US Soccer's former sporting director Matt Crocker, who was previously the FA's former head of teams, based at St George's Park.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The RFU says "performance confidentiality in a competitive sporting environment" prevents them revealing full details of England's shortcomings.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“That was great defense,” Moore said in response, sporting a smile.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

These are primarily durable goods, or the clothing, furniture and sporting equipment that fills our closets and garages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

It’s the one paper that carries sporting news from America.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin