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athletic

adjective

Vigorously active

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
C
Contains
TH
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

æθˈlɛt.ɪk

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Vigorously active

    “An acrobatic dance”

adjective

  1. Having a sturdy and well proportioned body

    “An athletic build”

adjective

  1. Relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

    “Athletic facilities”

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Example Sentences

An acrobatic dance
An athletic child
Athletic playing
Gymnastic exercises
An athletic build
Athletic facilities

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