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sportive

 
Dictionary: spor·tive   (spôr'tĭv, spōr'-) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Playful; frolicsome.
  2. Relating to or interested in sports.
  3. Archaic. Amorous or wanton.
sportively spor'tive·ly adv.
sportiveness spor'tive·ness n.

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adjective

    Full of high-spirited fun: frisky, frolicsome, impish, mischievous, playful, waggish. See work/play.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: relating to or interested in sports
  Pertains to noun: sport (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: given to merry frolicking
  Synonyms: coltish, frolicsome, frolicky, rollicking

 
 
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