sportive

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее игривый, шаловливый или относящийся к спорту; редко используется в современном английском языке.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning playful, frolicsome, or relating to sport; rarely used in modern English.

1. Relating to sportsB2formal

   Connected with or showing an interest in sports and athletic activities.

   Спортивный

   • The school has a very sportive atmosphere, with many teams and competitions.
   • He leads a sportive lifestyle, exercising every day.
   • The event had a sportive theme, encouraging everyone to participate.

   Синонимыathleticsporting

2. Playful or frolicsomeC1formal

   Given to merry, playful, or lighthearted behavior; full of fun.

   Игривый

   • The puppies were in a sportive mood, chasing each other around the yard.
   • Her sportive comments lightened the mood of the serious meeting.
   • The children engaged in sportive games in the park.

   Синонимыfriskyfrolicsomejocularjollylivelymirthfulplayfulrollickingsprightly

   Антонимыearnestgraveserioussolemnsomber