Meaning & use
athletic
Physically strong, fit, and active, or relating to athletes and sports.
See it in a sentence
She has always been athletic, excelling at soccer, swimming, and track.
The school built a new athletic center with a gym and an indoor track.
A note on using this word
Athletic can describe a person's build and ability or, as in athletic department, simply relate to organized sports.
Words with a similar meaning
fitsporty
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Words with an opposite meaning
unfit
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