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SPORTIVE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Given to merry frolicking

Example:

frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes

Synonyms:

coltish; frolicky; frolicsome; rollicking; sportive

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

playful (full of fun and high spirits)

Derivation:

sportiveness (lively high-spirited playfulness)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to or interested in sports

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)

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