ATHLETIC Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word athletic. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ATHLETIC
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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 | ||||||||