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athletic

[ath-let-ik] / æθˈlɛt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
agile; prepared to participate in sports
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active energetic muscular powerful robust strong vigorous
WEAK
able-bodied brawny fit lusty strapping sturdy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
delicate flabby idle impotent inactive infirm lazy lethargic sluggish soft unhealthy weak
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unathletic
ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
STRONGEST
competitive recreational
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contesting exercise-related sporting team
Antonyms
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unathletic

Example Sentences

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In effect, the Big Ten isn’t just thinking about itself as an athletic conference, but as a distribution network.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

In a tribute to Noah issued via police, his family described him as a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

So what might happen if athletic departments lost their tax-exempt, charitable status?

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It was there that his athletic skills got him noticed by the Eastern Arizona College football coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He played an athletic, artful form of basketball, his lanky body moving quickly, showing power I hadn’t before noticed.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama