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sportiveplayful; fond of games and amusement; frolicsome

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: playful; fond of games and amusement; frolicsome

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

Korean meaning: 장난기 있는, 놀이를 좋아하는, 활발한

Korean pronunciation: 스**포**티브

Example Sentences

  • The sportive cat knocked over three coffee mugs while chasing a laser pointer.
  • His sportive comments during the serious meeting made everyone laugh.
  • The sportive dolphins delighted tourists with their acrobatic performances.

sportive

ADJECTIVE

//ˈspɔːrtɪv//

playful; fond of games and amusement; frolicsome

sportive concept
💡 Concept

a group of children enthusiastically chase each other in a spirited game of tag around playground equipment. One child laughs while dodging between swings and slides with pure joy on their face. Their playful energy spreads to other children who join the fun spontaneously. More kids abandon their quiet activities to participate in the lively games. A teacher watches nearby with a warm smile as the children's frolicsome behavior fills the playground with laughter and movement. children being playful, fond of games, and frolicsome in their natural element

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈspɔːrtɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspɔːtɪv/

🌳Etymology

Rootsport
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Old French 'desport' meaning entertainment or amusement, which came from Latin 'deportare' meaning to carry away or amuse oneself. Over time, it evolved to describe playful, frolicsome behavior.

🎵Rhyme

activeattractivesupportive
active
attractive
supportive

🔗Collocations

sportive mood
sportive behavior
sportive nature
sportive children
sportive atmosphere

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The sportive cat knocked over three coffee mugs while chasing a laser pointer.

His sportive comments during the serious meeting made everyone laugh.

The sportive dolphins delighted tourists with their acrobatic performances.

😄 Fun example

Even at 80, grandma remained remarkably sportive, challenging everyone to dance-offs.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

playfulfrolicsomelivelyspiritedvivacious

Antonyms

serioussolemngrave

Related

athleticactiveenergeticcheerful

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