athletically

In sporting fashion

Athletically means in a manner relating to physical strength, agility, or sports.

Someone who moves athletically displays coordination and power: She athletically vaulted over the fence.

It can describe physical build: He's athletically built.

The word also applies to competitive sports contexts: The school performs athletically as well as academically.

agility

coordination

Organized cooperative movement

dexterity · nimbleness · reflexes · gracefulness · mobility · precision · footwork · pivoting · dodging · sidestepping

strength

muscular

Having well-developed sinews

squat · deadlift · benchpress · dumbbells · barbell · strongman · powerful · lifting · hypertrophy · resistance

energetic

vitality

Capacity for spirited existence

spirited · animated · lively · enthusiastic · sprightly · vibrant · zestful · peppy · buoyant · energized

sporty

jersey

Knitted pullover garment

field · pitch · track · dribbling · hoops · swimming · gymnastics · tennis · soccer · basketball

endurance

stamina

Capacity for sustained effort

cardiovascular · aerobic · long-distance · ultramarathon · sustained · pacing · recovery · tireless · perseverance · conditioning

competition

tournament

Multi-round competitive event

defeat · rivalry · opponent · matchup · playoffs · finals · semifinal · qualifier · contender · league

Opposites
physical capability and strength

athleticallyweakly

Without much force

feebly · frailly · powerlessly · languidly · delicately

coordination and grace of movement

athleticallyclumsily

In an uncoordinated manner

awkwardly · ungainly · gracelessly · ineptly · lumberingly

physical fitness and conditioning

athleticallysluggishly

In a slow, lazy manner

sedentarily · slothfully · lethargically · torpidly · flabbily

Family

athlete, athletic, athletics, athletes, athleticism, triathlon, biathlon, decathlon, pentathlon

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