athletic
/æθ'letik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a sturdy and well-proportioned body; physically strong, fit, and active: Used to describe a person's physique or build that is muscular, powerful, and indicative of physical training.
- Relating to or characteristic of athletes or athletics: Pertaining to sports, physical contests, or exercises that require physical skill and strength.
- Vigorously active; energetic: Describing a person or activity that involves or displays great physical energy and exertion.
Examples of Usage
- Describing a person's physique:
- He has an athletic build, with broad shoulders and strong legs.
- The dancer's athletic frame was perfect for the demanding choreography.
- Relating to sports or athletes:
- The school is building new athletic facilities, including a track and a gym.
- She received an athletic scholarship to play volleyball at the university.
- Describing vigorous activity or energy:
- The children's athletic playing in the park lasted for hours.
- His athletic performance in the obstacle course was impressive.
Advanced Usage
- "Athletic support": A euphemism for protective gear, such as a jockstrap, worn by athletes.
- Proper athletic support is essential for contact sports.
- Used in compound adjectives to describe a style that combines grace with physical power.
- The ballet required an athletic grace that few dancers possessed.
Variants and Related Words
- Athlete (noun): A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
- She is a natural athlete, excelling in multiple sports.
- Athletically (adverb): In a manner that is physically strong, active, or skillful.
- She moved athletically across the court.
- Athleticism (noun): The physical qualities characteristic of athletes, such as strength, fitness, and agility.
- His success in the decathlon is a testament to his pure athleticism.
Synonyms
- Muscular: Having well-developed muscles.
- Robust: Strong and healthy; vigorous.
- Energetic: Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- Sporty: Interested in or good at sports.
Related Phrases
- Athletic event: A contest or competition in sports, especially track and field.
- The 100-meter dash is a classic athletic event.
- Athletic director: A person responsible for overseeing sports programs at a school or institution.
- The athletic director announced the new game schedule.
Related Idioms
- Athletic prowess: Exceptional skill or ability in sports or physical activities.
- Her athletic prowess made her the star of the team.
Adjective
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having a sturdy and well proportioned body
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an athletic build
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vigorously active
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an acrobatic dance
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an athletic child
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athletic playing
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gymnastic exercises
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relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
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athletic facilities
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