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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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In further checking for other opportunities to purchase reasonably priced tickets, I also was disappointed to see that the cheapest tickets available for some of the high-interest sporting events were in the hundreds of dollars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

For example, Carle said, ask: “How do I get tickets to the sporting events?”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

He led the White Stockings and a team of all-stars on a world tour starting in 1889, publicizing the game and opening new markets for his sporting goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Red Bull have also lost chief technical officer Adrian Newey and sporting director Jonathan Wheatley since the start of 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Most people have a favorite sporting coach, a favorite teammate, and a favorite grandfather.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge