sporting
Translation
sporting, fair, related to sport
Examples
We went to a sporting event.
We went to a sporting event.
That was a very sporting gesture.
That was a very sporting gesture.
Grammar Patterns
a sporting ((noun)) related to sport. He loves sporting activities.
a sporting ((gesture/decision)) fair and generous. It was a sporting decision to allow the goal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fair, sportsmanlike, athletic; Antonyms: unsporting, unfair
Etymology
From the noun 'sport' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'spirit' of sport - being fair and generous. A 'sporting' person has this spirit.