SPORTING Synonyms
There are 29 hypernyms of the word sporting. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SPORTING
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| 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 | ||||||||
| animated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having life or vigor or spirit adjective satellite • made to appear to move as living creatures do | ||||||||
| athletic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or befitting athletics or athletes adjective satellite • vigorously active • having a sturdy and well proportioned body | ||||||||
| competitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • involving competition or competitiveness adjective satellite • subscribing to capitalistic competition • showing a fighting disposition | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| forceful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical) adjective satellite • forceful and definite in expression or action | ||||||||
| lively | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of life and energy adjective satellite • full of zest or vigor • quick and energetic • elastic; rebounds readily • filled with events or activity • full of spirit; full of life | ||||||||
| physical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit • relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics adjective satellite • having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses • according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter) • characterized by energetic bodily activity • impelled by physical force especially against resistance • concerned with material things | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| vibrant | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • vigorous and animated • of sounds that are strong and resonating • of colors that are bright and striking | ||||||||
| vigorous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity • strong and active physically or mentally | ||||||||
| zestful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by spirited enjoyment | ||||||||
| athletics | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition • a contest between athletes • participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity | ||||||||
| boast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives verb • show off • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||||
| cavort | verbv | |||||||
verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
| disport | verbv | |||||||
verb • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion • play boisterously | ||||||||
| feature | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a prominent attribute or aspect of something • the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin • the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater • a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine • (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind • an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles verb • have as a feature • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||||
