Meaning of the word sportive in English

What does sportive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sportive

US /ˈspɔːrt̬.ɪv/
UK /ˈspɔːrt̬.ɪv/

Adjective

1.

having fun and behaving in a way that is not serious:

Example:
her lively sportive manner of talking

Noun

1.

a cycling event in which a large number of riders travel a long distance on a marked route on public roads, and the time they take is recorded:

Example:
Why not enter our 50km sportive around the roads and lanes of the Chiltern Hills?
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