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Outdoorsy

adj.joyful, energeticeveryday

What it means

Fond of and comfortable with outdoor activities.

Reach for it when describing someone who enjoys and feels comfortable with outdoor activities

The outdoorsy family spent Saturday exploring a nearby forest trail.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    rugged

    toughness in rough conditions is being praised

    not when Rugged can stereotype appearance or gender.

  • everyday

    nature-loving

    affection for the natural world matters

    not when Someone can love nature without enjoying strenuous activities.

  • warm

    adventurous

    novel active experiences attract the person

    not when Adventure can happen indoors or in cities.

  • warm

    outdoor-loving

    affection for being outside is central

    not when The compound is transparent but less idiomatic.

  • professional

    active

    regular physical activity is the main trait

    not when Active says nothing about outdoor preference.

  • literary

    woodsy

    rustic forest affinity suits the voice

    not when Woodsy is narrower and can describe style.

Said against

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  • indoorsy
  • sedentary
  • nature-averse

It naturally appears in

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  • outdoorsy family

    The outdoorsy family explored a different local trail each month.

  • outdoorsy type

    He is an outdoorsy type who also values warm showers.

  • become more outdoorsy

    Accessible paths helped the group become more outdoorsy.

Where this comes from

Outdoorsy is informal and broad; it does not imply environmental values, athleticism, or comfort with every outdoor setting.

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.