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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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"Leo Messi's arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter in the club's history, aimed at driving both sporting and institutional growth, strengthening its foundations, and continuing to invest in talent," said Cornella.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Readers ages 4 to 8 will encounter fantastical creatures both familiar and obscure, sporting every manner of feather, wing and scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

That closed loop—a compelling business in the current environment—appears undervalued, with Gold.com sporting a $1.3 billion market capitalization and trading at just 13 times earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

And he wondered if Nike had lost its status as a sporting “superpower.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

I can see some of them trying to make the little ones feel comfortable by sporting uneasy smiles whenever a child looks at them.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed