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Sporty vs Sportsperson - What's the difference?

sporty | sportsperson |

As an adjective sporty

is favourable to sports.

As a noun sportsperson is

someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.

sporty

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Favourable to sports
    • She's perfect for me, as she's both studious and sporty.
  • Flashy in appearance.
    • My new car looks sporty but is actually very practical.

    Anagrams

    * (l) ----

    sportsperson

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.

    • Hypernyms

    * person

    Hyponyms

    * sportsman * sportswoman

    Derived terms

    * sportspersonship