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athletic Definition

ath·letic (at̸h letik)

adjective

  1. of, like, or proper to athletes or athletics
  2. physically strong, fit, skillful, active, etc.
  3. mesomorphic (sense )

athletic Related Forms
ath·leti·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

  1. athlete's heart
  2. athlete's foot
  3. athlete
  4. athirst
  5. athetosis
  6. atherosclerosis
  7. atheroma
  8. athermancy
  9. Athens
  10. Athenian
  1. athletic supporter
  2. athleticism
  3. athletics
  4. athodyd
  5. -athon
  6. athwart
  7. -atic
  8. atilt
  9. atingle
  10. -ation