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athletic
[ath-let-ik]
adjective
physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports.
an athletic child.
of, like, or befitting an athlete.
of or relating to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic training.
athletic sports;
athletic training.
for athletics.
an athletic field.
Psychology., (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure.
athletic
/ æθˈlɛtɪk /
adjective
physically fit or strong; muscular or active
of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics
of or relating to a person with a muscular and well-proportioned body See also somatotype
Pronunciation Note
Other Word Forms
- athleticism noun
- athletically adverb
- nonathletic adjective
- nonathletically adverb
- quasi-athletic adjective
- quasi-athletically adverb
- unathletic adjective
- unathletically adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
As overwhelming as his athletic gifts are, as many jaw-dropping passes as he’s completed, Herbert still hasn’t won a playoff game for the Chargers.
The scan count, a tally of people actually inside the facility, was 27,785, according to athletic officials.
Adding another possible twist, if Bishop Montgomery were to cancel its season, players could seek a hardship waiver from the Southern Section to gain immediate athletic eligibility at another school without moving.
What’s certain is players cramping on opening weekend and coaches asking their athletic trainers, “Why are we cramping?”
The 43-year-old tennis star, who broke records and won 23 grand slam titles through her career, was the embodiment of fitness and athletic prowess.
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