Looking for the meaning of the word SPORTIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SPORTIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sportive
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 16th century: from sport + -ive
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈspɔːtɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
playful; light-hearted
Short Definition:playful
Examples:- Sir John was in sportive mood
Definition:
relating to, interested in, or good at sport
Examples:- Britain's architectural and sportive heritage
- I was always a very sportive person—I played almost every sport
Word: Sportive
Speech Type: Noun
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