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sportive
adjective sport·ive \ˈspȯr-tiv\
Definition of SPORTIVE
1
a : frolicsome, playful b : ardent, wanton
2
: of or relating to sports and especially field sports
— sport·ive·ly adverb
— sport·ive·ness noun
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First Known Use of SPORTIVE
1590
Related to SPORTIVE
- Synonyms
- antic, coltish, elfish, fay, frisky, frolicsome, larky, rollicking, sportful, playful
- Antonyms
- earnest, serious-minded, sober, sobersided
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