sportingly

An adverb meaning "in a fair, generous, and sportsmanlike manner." It is used to describe behavior that shows respect for opponents and adherence to the rules, especially in sports and competitive contexts.

• 🇪🇸De manera deportiva, justa y magnánima. Se usa para describir una conducta que muestra respeto hacia los rivales y cumplimiento de las reglas, especialmente en contextos deportivos o competitivos.

1. In a fair and generous manner B2 formal

   Acting with fairness, generosity, and good sportsmanship, especially in competitive situations.

   • He accepted the defeat sportingly and congratulated the winner.
   • The team sportingly shook hands with their opponents after the match.
   • She sportingly admitted that her rival had played better.

   🇪🇸deportivamente

   Sinónimos: chivalrouslydecentlyfairlygenerouslyhonestlyhonorablyjustlymagnanimouslynobly

   Antónimos: meanlyselfishlyunfairlyunsportingly

• more sportingly comparative form
• most sportingly superlative form