Athletic
What it means
Physically fit, coordinated, and skilled in sport or vigorous movement.
Reach for it when praising demonstrated physical ability rather than appearance alone
The athletic guide crossed the rocky ground with controlled ease.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
sporty
Fits when enthusiasm for sport or a casual athletic style is intended
Careful Sporty can describe clothing or a car and sounds too casual for performance analysis.
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everyday
Fits when regular movement matters more than sporting achievement
Careful An active person may have no particular athletic skill.
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everyday
Fits when general physical condition is the central point
Careful Fitness does not establish sporting skill, coordination, or speed.
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warm
Fits when quick controlled changes of position deserve attention
Careful Agility is one component and does not imply endurance or strength.
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warm
Fits when force and strength drive the performance
Careful Power can come without coordination, mobility, or cardiovascular fitness.
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professional
coordinated
Fits when body movements work accurately together
Careful Coordination alone does not establish fitness or competitive ability.
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professional
Fits when visible or functional muscle development is relevant
Careful Muscular describes build and can stereotype what an athlete should look like.
Opposites 3
- sedentary
- unfit
- clumsy
Common phrases 4
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athletic ability
Her athletic ability was clearest in the difficult recovery step.
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athletic build
The costume was adjusted for his athletic build without restricting movement.
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athletic performance
Sleep quality affected every athlete's athletic performance.
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highly athletic
The highly athletic goalkeeper reached the top corner with one step.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated