Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

SPORTS FAN Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase sports fan. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase sports fan. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
fansport

Best Alternative Words for SPORTS FAN

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
aficionado
nounn
noun

• a fan of bull fighting

• a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer

buff
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen

• bare skin

• a medium to dark tan color

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

adjective satellite

• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

verb

• strike, beat repeatedly

• polish and make shiny

devotee
nounn
noun

• an ardent follower and admirer

enthusiast
nounn
noun

• an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

• a person having a strong liking for something

fanatic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)

adjective satellite

• marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea

follower
nounn
noun

• a person who accepts the leadership of another

• someone who travels behind or pursues another

lover
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage

supporter
nounn
noun

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who supports or champions something

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)

• a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise

zealot
nounn
noun

• a fervent and even militant proponent of something

• a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans

fan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

• an enthusiastic devotee of sports

• an ardent follower and admirer

verb

• strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

• make (an emotion) fiercer

• agitate the air

• blow away or off with a current of air

rooter
nounn
noun

• an enthusiastic devotee of sports

Best Hypernyms For SPORTS FAN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sports fan, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
enthusiast follower partisan partizan supporter

Alternatives for AFICIONADO

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen