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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
WEAK
unathletic
ADJECTIVE
relating to sports
Synonyms
STRONGEST
competitive recreational
WEAK
contesting exercise-related sporting team
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic

Example Sentences

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It was from the athletic director at Waynesburg University, a little-known Division III school outside of Pittsburgh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The ranks of the Bull Gators—that’s the list of top boosters of the University of Florida’s athletic programs—were overrun with citrus families.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Gemini, DeepSeek, Meta AI, ChatGPT and Grok were tested across cancer, vaccines, stem cells, nutrition, and athletic performance.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

He’ll be inducted into the Carson Hall of Fame this fall for his contributions as a coach and athletic director.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He already had several academic and athletic scholarships lined up as possibilities.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper