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spor·tive
 sportive
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- pronunciation:
- spor
tihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
fun-loving; playful.
He dared not raise the question of marriage, for she was in a sportive mood and would not take him seriously.- similar words:
- mischievous
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| definition 2: |
of, relating to, or fond of sports; athletic.
She is more interested in the sportive aspects of judo than its use in combat.- similar words:
- athletic
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| related words: |
frisky, merry, mischievous, playful, sport |
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| derivations: |
sportively (adv.), sportiveness (n.) |
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