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ath·let·ic

athletic

 
 
pronunciation:
aeth le tihk
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: Athletic things are things that have to do with sports and other physical activities.
Racquets, balls, pucks, clubs, and nets are some kinds of athletic equipment.Luna has a lot of athletic ability. I think she can play any kind of sport.
synonyms:
sports
similar words:
running
definition 2: When someone is athletic, they are good at sports, or they play sports a lot. We might also call someone athletic if they are a physically strong and have a lot of physical ability.
One of Matt's brothers is very athletic and likes to play sports all the time. His other brother would rather stay home and read or play video games.
similar words:
active
derivation: athletically (adv.)