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ATHLETIC Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word athletic. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word athletic. (close relations)
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able-bodied
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a strong healthy body

active
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tending to become more severe or wider in scope

• disposed to take action or effectuate change

• characterized by energetic activity

• exerting influence or producing a change or effect

• full of activity or engaged in continuous activity

• (of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions

• expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor:

• (used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')) expressing action rather than a state of being

• (of e.g. volcanoes) capable of erupting

• (of e.g. volcanoes) erupting or liable to erupt

• engaged in full-time work

noun

• chemical agent capable of activity

• the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb

• a person who is a participating member of an organization

adjective satellite

• engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

• taking part in an activity

• in operation

agile
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• moving quickly and lightly

• mentally quick

dexterous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

dynamic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality

• of or relating to dynamics

• (used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')) expressing action rather than a state of being

noun

• an efficient incentive

energetic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possessing or exerting or displaying energy

adjective satellite

• working hard to promote an enterprise

fit
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• meeting adequate standards for a purpose

• physically and mentally sound or healthy

noun

• a display of bad temper

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• the manner in which something fits

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

verb

• be agreeable or acceptable to

• be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

• make fit

• insert or adjust several objects or people

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• conform to some shape or size

• provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• make correspond or harmonize

flexible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of being changed

• able to flex; able to bend easily

• making or willing to make concessions

adjective satellite

• able to adjust readily to different conditions

• bending and snapping back readily without breaking

lithe
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

muscular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or consisting of muscle

• having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer

adjective satellite

• having or suggesting great physical power or force

• (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

nimble
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moving quickly and lightly

• mentally quick

powerful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having great power or force or potency or effect

adverb

• (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

adjective satellite

• strong enough to knock down or overwhelm

• having great influence

• (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

• displaying superhuman strength or power

quick
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

adverb

• with little or no delay

adjective satellite

• accomplished rapidly and without delay

• hurried and brief

• moving quickly and lightly

• apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

• performed with little or no delay

• easily aroused or excited

robust
adjectiveadj
adjective

• sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

adjective satellite

• marked by richness and fullness of flavor

• strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity

• rough and crude

spirited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

adjective satellite

• marked by lively action

• willing to face danger

• made lively or spirited

sporty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

• (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

• appropriate for sport or engagement in a sport

sprightly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of spirit and vitality

strong
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having strength or power greater than average or expected

• having a strong physiological or chemical effect

adjective satellite

• not faint or feeble

• having or wielding force or authority

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• of good quality and condition; solidly built

• of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection

• being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content

• freshly made or left

• strong and sure

supple
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

• (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable

• (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely

verb

• make pliant and flexible

vigorous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

• strong and active physically or mentally

Best Hypernyms For ATHLETIC

Here is a list of related hypernyms for athletic, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
acrobatic active agile dynamic energetic fast fit flexible lithe muscular nimble physical powerful quick speedy sporting spry strong vigorous

Alternatives for ABLE-BODIED

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