About The Word Athletic

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Athletic

Athletic Meaning & Definition
Athletic Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Athletic?

[adj] vigorously active; "an acrobatic dance"; "an athletic child"; "athletic playing"; "gymnastic exercises"
[adj] having a sturdy and well proportioned body; "an athletic build"
[adj] relating to or befitting athletics or athletes; "athletic facilities"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Athletic: acrobatic | active | gymnastic | mesomorphic | muscular

Related Terms | Find terms related to Athletic: able-bodied | acrobatic | active | agonistic | brawny | broad-shouldered | burly | energetic | gymnastic | muscle-bound | muscular | palaestral | sinewy | sporting | sports | strenuous | thewy | thickset | vigorous | well-built | well-knit | well-set | well-set-up | wiry

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Athletic In Webster's Dictionary

\Ath`let"ic\, a. [L. athleticus, Gr. ?. See {Athlete}.] 1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports. 2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. ``Athletic soundness.'' --South. -- {Ath*let"ic*al*ly}, adv.

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