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