Cool MateMeaning of Athletic
physically strong, fit and active
In simple words: Relating to sports or physical activity.
Athletic in a sentence
- an **athletic figure/build**
- a tall, slim athletic girl
- an **athletic club/coach**
How to use Athletic
Used to describe someone who is good at sports. Common in casual and formal contexts, but avoid it in very informal settings where you might use slang terms instead.
Grammar pattern
athletic + ability/field
Memory hint
Think of 'athlete' + 'tic'—like an athlete in action.
Related words
Collocations with Athletic
- athletic ability
- athletic performance
- athletic clothes
- athletic competition
- athletic training
Opposites of Athletic
- sedentary
- inactive
Common mistakes with Athletic
- Confusing 'athletic' with 'athlete' (the person, not the adjective).
- Using 'athletic' as a noun instead of an adjective.
- Forgetting to use 'athletic' to describe non-sport physical activities.
Athletic appears in
Athletic in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رياضي
متعلق بالرياضة أو النشاط البدني.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অ্যাথলেটিক
খেলাধুলা বা শারীরিক কার্যকলাপ সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Athletisch
Bezieht sich auf Sport oder körperliche Aktivität.
- SpanishEspañol
Atlético
Relativo a los deportes o la actividad física.
- Persianفارسی
ورزشی
مربوط به ورزش یا فعالیت بدنی.
- FrenchFrançais
Athlétique
Qui a un rapport avec le sport ou l'activité physique.
- Hindiहिन्दी
एथलेटिक
खेल या शारीरिक गतिविधि से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Atletico
Relativo allo sport o all'attività fisica.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Atlético
Relacionado a esportes ou atividade física.
- RussianРусский
Атлетичный
Относящийся к спорту или физической активности.
- Urduاردو
ایتھلیٹک، جسمانی طور پر مضبوط
کھیلوں یا جسمانی سرگرمیوں سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
运动健将, 健壮的
跟体育运动或体力活动有关的。
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- Fit
- Active
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Frequently asked questions about Athletic
What does Athletic mean?
Relating to sports or physical activity.
What is the definition of Athletic?
physically strong, fit and active
How do you use Athletic in a sentence?
an **athletic figure/build**
Can you give another example of Athletic?
a tall, slim athletic girl
What are synonyms for Athletic?
Common alternatives include fit, active, sporty, energetic, lively.
What is the opposite of Athletic?
Opposite meanings include sedentary, inactive.
What words go with Athletic?
It commonly pairs with athletic ability, athletic performance, athletic clothes, athletic competition, athletic training.
What are common mistakes when using Athletic?
Confusing 'athletic' with 'athlete' (the person, not the adjective). Using 'athletic' as a noun instead of an adjective. Forgetting to use 'athletic' to describe non-sport physical activities.
How do you pronounce Athletic?
US: /["/æθˈletɪk/"]/, UK: /["/æθˈletɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Athletic?
Used to describe someone who is good at sports. Common in casual and formal contexts, but avoid it in very informal settings where you might use slang terms instead.
What CEFR level is Athletic?
"Athletic" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.