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Sporting

🔄 Synonyms of "Sporting"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
indulgent	Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing;
justnoun	Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
fairnoun	Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
cleanverb	Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
dissipated	Wasteful of health or possessions in the pursuit of pleasure.
adventurous	(of a person) Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.
adventuresome	Prone to, or willing to undertake, adventures; daring or bold.
gamblingnoun	An activity characterized by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.
bettingnoun	The act of placing a bet.
sportsmanlike	Demonstrating good sportsmanship, behaving in an honorable and appropriate manner.
card-playing	preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sporting"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
sportsmanlike	Demonstrating good sportsmanship, behaving in an honorable and appropriate manner.
gamblingnoun	An activity characterized by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.
bettingnoun	The act of placing a bet.
adventurous	(of a person) Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.
adventuresome	Prone to, or willing to undertake, adventures; daring or bold.
indulgent	Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing;
dissipated	Wasteful of health or possessions in the pursuit of pleasure.
fairnoun	Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
justnoun	Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
cleanverb	Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
card-playing	preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
sportsmanshipnoun	The good attitude/behaviour displayed by players of a game; fairness, determination, magnanimity, courtesy towards opponents, and winning or losing gracefully.
sportsmannoun	(UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.
athleticnoun	Physically active.
olympicnoun	Of or pertaining to the Olympic Games.
athleticsnoun	(sports, especially British) A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
athletenoun	(US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
exercisenoun	(countable, uncountable) Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.
gymnoun	(especially weightlifting) A sports facility specialized for lifting weights, cardio machines, and other exercise (culturally differentiated from sense 1).
jocknoun	(US, slang) A young male athlete (through college age).