Sportive

Pronunciation: /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

Definitions of sportive

adjective showing or fond of sports or athletic activities; playful or lively

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys playing sportive games with her friends.

A2 The children had a sportive attitude during the field day activities.

B1 The team showed a sportive spirit throughout the tournament.

B2 He is known for his sportive nature and always participates in various athletic events.

C1 The company organized a sportive retreat for its employees to promote team building.

C2 Her sportive prowess on the tennis court earned her a spot in the national championship.

Examples of sportive in a Sentence

formal The sportive young man excelled in various athletic activities.

informal She's always been very sportive and loves to play basketball with her friends.

slang That dude is so sportive, he can outplay anyone on the field.

figurative His sportive spirit carried him through the toughest challenges in life.

Grammatical Forms of sportive

• past tense: sportived
• plural: sportives
• comparative: more sportive
• superlative: most sportive
• present tense: sportive
• future tense: will sportive
• perfect tense: have sportived
• continuous tense: is sportiving
• singular: sportive
• positive degree: sportive
• infinitive: to sportive
• gerund: sportiving
• participle: sportived

Origin and Evolution of sportive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sportive' originated from the Latin word 'sportivus', derived from 'sportari' meaning to jest or play.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sportive' has evolved to encompass a playful and lively nature, often used to describe someone who is energetic and enjoys engaging in recreational activities.