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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But most of the prediction-market growth has been tied to betting on sporting events.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

When Brian Rizzo went to the 1994 World Cup as a teenager, it opened his eyes to the power of the planet’s largest sporting event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

You'll find a mix of breaking news, explainers, behind-the-scenes content, interviews, features and highlights from major sporting events.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

David Quitian, an anthropologist specializing in sports, told AFP said De la Espriella was seeking to unite "sporting passion with political passion."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

I pulled the cart to a full stop near the sporting goods department.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

sporting

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