athletic
Translation
athletic, sporty
Examples
She has an athletic build.
She has an athletic build.
He is very athletic and plays three sports.
He is very athletic and plays three sports.
Grammar Patterns
((an athletic)) ((noun)) to describe a person or thing He has an athletic body.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sporty, fit, strong; Antonyms: unfit, weak
Etymology
From Greek 'athlos' (contest), meaning 'like a contestant'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'athlete'. An athlete is 'athletic'.