athletic

[ ath-let-ik ]
/ æθˈlɛt ɪk /
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adjective

physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child.
of, like, or befitting an athlete.
of or relating to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic sports; athletic training.
for athletics: an athletic field.
Psychology. (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure. Compare asthenic(def 2), pyknic(def 1).

Origin of athletic

1595–1605; < Latin āthlēticus < Greek āthlētikós. See athlete, -ic

pronunciation note for athletic

See athlete.

OTHER WORDS FROM athletic

Words nearby athletic

athirst, athleisure, athlete, athlete's foot, athlete's heart, athletic, athletic heart, athletic shoe, athletic support, athletic supporter, athletics

Words related to athletic

vigorous, energetic, powerful, muscular, active, robust, strong, competitive, recreational, able-bodied, brawny, fit, lusty, strapping, sturdy, sporting, team, contesting

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British Dictionary definitions for athletic

athletic
/ (æθˈlɛtɪk) /

adjective

physically fit or strong; muscular or active
of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics
of or relating to a person with a muscular and well-proportioned body See also somatotype

Derived forms of athletic

athletically, adverb athleticism, noun