sporting
21sporting — sportingly, adv. /spawr ting, spohr /, adj. 1. engaging in, disposed to, or interested in open air or athletic sports: a rugged, sporting man. 2. concerned with or suitable for such sports: sporting equipment. 3. sportsmanlike. 4. interested in… …
22sporting — sport|ing [ spɔrtıŋ ] adjective 1. ) relating to sports or used in sports activities: sporting goods a sporting event 2. ) competing in a fair way and showing respect for other players: a sporting gesture ╾ sport|ing|ly adverb …
23sporting — non·sporting; sporting; un·sporting; …
24sporting — UK [ˈspɔː(r)tɪŋ] / US [ˈspɔrtɪŋ] adjective 1) relating to sport, or used in sport a sporting event 2) competing in a fair way and showing respect for other players a sporting gesture That s very sporting of you! Derived word: sportingly adverb …
25Sporting — Sport Sport, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sported}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sporting}.] 1. To play; to frolic; to wanton. [1913 Webster] [Fish], sporting with quick glance, Show to the sun their waved coats dropt with gold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To practice …
26sporting — adjective Date: 1799 1. a. of, relating to, used, or suitable for sport; especially trained for trapping or retrieving game < sporting dogs > b. marked by or calling for sportsmanship c. involving such risk as a sports contender may expect to… …
27sporting — adjective a) Pertaining to sports He got a job in a sporting goods store. b) Exhibiting sportsmanship. Quite sporting of you to call that foul on yourself …
28sporting — /ˈspɔtɪŋ / (say spawting) adjective 1. engaging in, given to, or interested in open air or athletic sport. 2. concerned with or suitable for such sport. 3. exhibiting qualities especially esteemed in those who engage in sports, such as fairness,… …
29sporting — adj. Sporting is used with these nouns: ↑achievement, ↑ambition, ↑analogy, ↑calendar, ↑career, ↑celebrity, ↑chance, ↑competition, ↑contest, ↑equivalent, ↑event, ↑ …
30sporting — adjective they encourage sporting behavior among the boys Syn: sportsmanlike, generous, gentlemanly, considerate; fair, just, honorable, decent Ant: dirty, unfair …
