Saturday, 4 March 2017

WORD OF THE DAY


sporty (adjective)
sport·y (spôr′tē, spōr′-)

Meaning:
1.  Appropriate for sport or participation in sports.
2.  Exhibiting sportsmanship; sporting.
3.  Flashy; jazzy.
4. Smart in dressing or behaviour; dashing.
5. Dissipated; fast.

Synonyms:
flashy, gaudy, jazzy, showy

Usage:
The Thompsons thought it inappropriate that their newly widowed neighbour wore such a sporty outfit to her husband's funeral.

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