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  • noun The property of being sporty.

Etymologies

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sporty +‎ -ness

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Examples

  • Overhearing the conversation would not have enlightened old Lizzie, for the girls 'talk was mostly reminiscent of the camp experiences or of their recollections of Kent's little boyhood, of Charlie's prowess at school, or of Gustus'"sportiness" and his fascinating deviltry.

    Lydia of the Pines Honor�� Morrow 1910

  • "There several vehicles with features that can help keep pets safe, comfortable and easy to clean-up after while also addressing other driver desires such as sportiness, adventure or luxury."

    Autoblog 2010

  • In product forms, these secondary links are established by borrowing speci fi c visual clues and images associated with the concepts of 'sportiness' and 'babyness', and by consciously assimilating them with the expression of primary categories, such as shoes.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows AnttiPitkanen 2009

  • The Alfa Romeo's "Quadrifoglio Verde" symbol have always been synonymous with heritage, racing and victory, but now it represents a new kind of sportiness that combines maximum driving pleasure with improved environmental qualities.

    AutoSpies.com News 2009

  • TOKYO—The strong yen's threat to the health of major Japanese auto makers dominated the discourse at the Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday, despite the companies' attempts to shift the focus to new vehicles' sportiness and environmentally friendly technology.

    Yen's Risks Steal the Tokyo Auto Show Chester Dawson 2011

  • When brought together, they create an unexpected combination of crisp polish and playful sportiness that can be worn anywhere from the office to weekends in the country and formal evenings out.

    Short and Sweet Alexa Brazilian 2011

  • When brought together, they create an unexpected combination of crisp polish and playful sportiness that can be worn anywhere from the office to weekends in the country and formal evenings out.

    Short and Sweet Alexa Brazilian 2011

  • Akris, Bottega Veneta, Jason Wu, Wes Gordon, Erin Fetherson A summer suit with shorts creates an unexpected combination of crisp polish and playful sportiness.

    Short and Sweet Alexa Brazilian 2011

  • Akris, Bottega Veneta, Jason Wu, Wes Gordon, Erin Fetherson A summer suit with shorts creates an unexpected combination of crisp polish and playful sportiness.

    Short and Sweet Alexa Brazilian 2011

  • A summer suit with shorts creates an unexpected combination of crisp polish and playful sportiness that can be worn anywhere from the office to weekends to evenings out.

    Stylish Short Suits for Summer 2011

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