sportive
[adjective]
Synonyms: playful, antic, frisky, frolicsome, gamesome, impish, larkish, mischievous, roguish, waggish

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

sportive adjective. ['spɔ:tɪv] L16.
[from SPORT noun or verb + -IVE.]
1. Inclined to jesting or levity; playful, frolicsome; light, not serious. L16.

2. Lustful, amorous, sexually aroused or active. arch. L16.

3. Pertaining to, of the nature of, or providing, sport or amusement. E18.

4. a. Produced (as) in sport or play; spec. of the nature of a sport or abnormal variation; anomalous. Now rare or obsolete. L18.
b. Biology. Of a plant etc.: liable to sport or vary from the type. M19.

5. a. Taking part in or interested in (athletic) sport or sports. L19.
b. Of clothing: suitable for sporting or informal wear. M20.

■ sportively adverb playfully; with levity; in sport or jest: L16.

■ sportiveness noun E17.

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