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sportsmanlike

/ˈspɔːrts.mən.laɪk/

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adjective

/ˈspɔːrts.mən.laɪk/B2formalsport
  • ruОписывает поведение, которое является честным, великодушным и уважительным в соревновательном контексте, особенно в спорте.

Describes behavior that is fair, generous, and respectful in a competitive context, especially in sports.

  1. Exhibiting fair playB2formalsport

    Showing or requiring qualities of fairness, respect, and graciousness in sports or competition.

    ruСпортивное поведение

    • The player's sportsmanlike conduct was praised by the referee.
    • She made a sportsmanlike gesture by helping her opponent up.
    • The team showed sportsmanlike behavior by congratulating the winners.

    Synonymsdecentfairfair-mindedgracioushonorablesporting

    Antonymscheatingdishonorableunfairunsportingunsportsmanlike

Forms
  • more sportsmanlike comparative form
  • most sportsmanlike superlative form