athletic
athletic
Definition
ath·letic (at̸h let′ik)
adjective
- of, like, or proper to athletes or athletics
- physically strong, fit, skillful, active, etc.
- mesomorphic (sense )
ath·let′i·cally adverb
athletic
Synonyms
athletic
modif.
athletic
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- prowess: An international rugby player, Liddell is best known for his athletic prowess immortalized in the film ' Chariots of Fire ' .
- physique: The fully prepared, athletic physique, attained after sustained intake of carbohydrates, requires both protein and the pure energy provided by glucose.
- workout: Body Attack An intense athletic workout using interval training techniques.
- footwear: Dark shoes must be worn; no athletic footwear.
- endeavor: Further successes were achieved in the country's athletic endeavors.
- shoe: My t-shirt [ a futuristic t-shirt with Manga designs ] , my shoes [ very high platform athletic shoes ] , all together.. .
Modifying Another Word
- dramatically: The jerseys have been slim cut for a dramatically athletic look and are made from Nike Sphere Dry.
- highly: As you might expect in this context, this was a fast and highly athletic piece, ... just the fierce exhilaration of performance.
- extremely: The best known exponent of tennis was Henry VIII who, as a young man, was extremely athletic and passionate about sport.
- very: His inclusion in the side would add a very athletic boost to the team.
- not: I hate sports Why can my husband not simply accept that I am not athletic?
- quite: You are actually quite athletic, aren't you?
Used with adjective complement
- become: A: She remained with me in the sense that I became very athletic during the course of the film.
- seem: But this does seem unduly athletic, given that we've merely refused to pay an extortionate price for a second Singha beer.
- have: Community centers Power to provide and equip buildings for use of clubs having athletic, social or educational objects.
Browse dictionary entries near athletic
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