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   athletic

   /aθˈlɛtɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. physically strong, fit, and active: "big, muscular, athletic boys" Similar muscularmusclysturdystrappingwell builtpowerfully builtstrongpowerfulrobustable-bodiedvigoroushardylustyheartyhale and heartybrawnyburlybroad-shoulderedthicksetHerculeanfitfighting fitas fit as a fiddleas fit as a fleain good shapein good trimin trimin tip-top conditionaerobicizedhealthyin good healthbursting with healthin fine fettleas strong as an oxas strong as a horseas strong as a lionin rude healthinformal:sportyhuskyhunkybeefyrippedshreddedbuffjackeddated:stalwartliterary:thewystarktechnical:mesomorphicOpposite weakfrail
   • 2. relating to athletes or athletics: "she gained fame in Greece for her athletic ability" Similar sportingsportsgamesgymnasticcompetitive

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French athlétique or Latin athleticus, from Greek athlētikos, from athlētēs (see athlete).

   Derivatives

   • 1. athletically adverb

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