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- [ath-let-ik]
- /æθˈlɛt ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ath-let-ik]
- /æθˈlɛt ɪk/
Definitions of athletically word
- adjective athletically physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child. 1
- adjective athletically of, like, or befitting an athlete. 1
- adjective athletically of or relating to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic sports; athletic training. 1
- adjective athletically for athletics: an athletic field. 1
- adjective athletically Psychology. (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure. Compare asthenic (def 2), pyknic (def 1). 1
- noun athletically In an athletic manner. 1
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Origin of athletically
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin āthlēticus < Greek āthlētikós. See athlete, -ic
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Parts of speech for Athletically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
athletically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
athletically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for athletically
adverb athletically
- nimbly — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
- lithely — bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible: the lithe body of a ballerina.
- intermuscular — of or relating to muscle or the muscles: muscular strain.
- powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
- strongly — with great strength or force: wind blowing strongly from the west.
Antonyms for athletically
adverb athletically
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
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