sporting

• Relatif au sport ou aux activités physiques ; désigne aussi un comportement loyal, généreux ou fair-play.

Relating to sports or activities involving physical exercise; also used to describe fair or generous behavior.

1. Related to sportsA2formalsport

   Connected with or used in sports activities.

   Relatif au sport

   • He wears sporting gear for running.
   • The event is a sporting competition.
   • Sporting events attract millions of viewers.

   Synonymesathletic

2. Fair and generousB2formalsport

   Showing fairness, generosity, and respect, especially towards a defeated opponent.

   Fair-play, loyal

   • It was a sporting gesture to congratulate the winner.
   • He was sporting in defeat, shaking hands with everyone.
   • True champions are always sporting.

   Synonymesdecentequitablefairgenerousgracioushonorablejustsportsmanlike

   Antonymesmeanpettyunfairunsportingunsportsmanlike

3. Playful or mischievousB2informal

   Engaging in playful or teasing behavior.

   Espiègle

   • She gave him a sporting wink.
   • The children were in a sporting mood, chasing each other.
   • He had a sporting grin on his face.

   Synonymesfrolicsomejocularmischievousplayfulsportiveteasing

   Antonymesgraveserioussolemn

• Verbe signifiant porter ou afficher quelque chose avec fierté ou de manière ostentatoire, souvent dans un contexte de mode ou de vantardise.

A verb used to wear or display something proudly or ostentatiously, often in a context related to fashion or showing off.

1. Wear or display proudlyC1formal

   To wear or display something proudly or ostentatiously.

   arborer

   • She sported a new designer dress at the party.
   • He sported a fancy watch on his wrist.
   • The celebrity sported a bold new hairstyle.

   Synonymesbrandishdisplayexhibitflashflauntparadeshow offwear

   Antonymesconcealcoverhidesuppress

2. Display or showB2informal

   To show off or exhibit something, often in a casual way.

   arborer

   • The car sported shiny new rims.
   • He sported a black eye after the fight.
   • Their house sported fresh paint for the holidays.

   Synonymesbrandishdisplayexhibitflauntshowshow offwear

   Antonymesconcealcoverhidesuppress