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View synonyms for sporting

sporting

[ spawr-ting, spohr- ]

adjective

  1. engaging in, disposed to, or interested in open-air or athletic sports: sports:

    a rugged, sporting man.

  2. concerned with or suitable for such sports: sports:

    sporting equipment.

  3. interested in or connected with sports sports or pursuits involving betting or gambling:

    the sporting life of Las Vegas.

  4. involving or inducing the taking of risk, as in a sport.


sporting

/ ˈspɔːtɪŋ /

adjective

  1. prenominal of, relating to, or used or engaged in a sport or sports

    several sporting interests

  2. relating or conforming to sportsmanship; fair
  3. of, relating to, or characterized by an interest in gambling
  4. willing to take a risk


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Derived Forms

  • ˈsportingly, adverb

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Other Words From

  • sporting·ly adverb
  • non·sporting adjective
  • non·sporting·ly adverb
  • un·sporting adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sporting1

First recorded in 1590–1600; sport + -ing 2

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Example Sentences

In their midst stands a soldier with the Lebanese armed forces in a red beret, sporting an assault rifle and an unblinking stare.

Just ask Darren Sharper what happens if your sporting career suddenly falters.

Being dapper is all about attention to detail, like sporting a perfectly tucked handkerchief in your suit pocket.

Brash, crass, and sporting a perpetually raised eyebrow, Ash Williams remains the ultimate postmodern superhero.

Bundy asks Bakari, who is off to his right, sporting all black everything.

The tide was down; and sundry Arabs were regaling their naked feet in the mud, sporting and shouting.

Many a time have I hunted with your sporting pack, and seen my friends ride gallantly at your tails.

In his football days the "fighting face" of the Indian star had often appeared on sporting pages.

But you've taken a knock-down blow in a sporting way, and I want to do the thing handsome.

The Colorado resort fairly dripped with wealthy tourists and members of the sporting fraternity from everywhere.

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