athletic
gb/æθlˈɛtɪk/ us/æθlˈɛtɪk/
B1
English
~ 4800
sportos, atletikus, fitt, sport, sporttal kapcsolatos
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is athletic
She has an athletic build from years of swimming.
Az évek óta tartó úszásnak köszönhetően sportos a testalkata.
He is one of the most athletic players on the team.
A csapat egyik legatletikusabb játékosa.
The job requires someone who is young and athletic.
Even in his fifties, he remains remarkably athletic.
Learner examples
My brother is very athletic.
A fiútestvérem nagyon sportos.
She is an athletic woman.
Ő egy sportos nő.
He has an athletic body.
I want to be more athletic.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'athletic' with 'athletics' (the sport), but 'athletic' describes a person or quality.
Meaning
physically strong and active
Collocations
athletic build
|athletic ability
|athletic performance
|athletic skills
|athletic training
Synonyms
fit (More general term for being in good physical shape, not always related to sports ability.)
|
sporty (Informal term suggesting enjoyment of sports and casual athleticism.)
Antonyms
unfit (Lacking physical fitness or strength.)
|
weak (Lacking physical strength or power.)
Themes
sports
|health
|fitness
|body
Definition
Strong, healthy, and good at sports or exercise.
Having good physical strength, fitness, and agility, often due to regular exercise or sports participation.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
athletic [noun]
The school is hosting an athletic competition next weekend.
Az iskola jövő hétvégén sportversenyt rendez.
She bought new athletic shoes for running.
Új futócipőt vett a futáshoz.
The city built a new athletic facility for the community.
Learner examples
I went to an athletic event.
Elmentem egy sporteseményre.
He bought athletic clothes.
Sportruhát vett.
We have an athletic field at school.
Meaning
relating to sports or athletics
Collocations
athletic event
|athletic competition
|athletic gear
|athletic shoes
Synonyms
sporting (Refers broadly to sports-related activities or things.)
Antonyms
non-sporting (Not connected with sports.)
Themes
sports
|events
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About sports or things used in sports.
Connected with or used in sports, athletics, or physical competitions.
B2
3
atletikus
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has an athletic style/movement
The dancer's athletic movements impressed the audience.
A táncos atletikus mozdulatai lenyűgözték a közönséget.
He moved with an athletic grace across the stage.
Atletikus kecsességgel mozgott a színpadon.
Her tennis swing was both powerful and athletic.
Learner examples
The man runs with athletic grace.
A férfi atletikus kecsességgel fut.
She has an athletic way of moving.
Atletikus a mozgása.
The cat jumped in an athletic way.
Meaning
graceful and coordinated like an athlete
Collocations
athletic grace
|athletic stance
Synonyms
agile (Emphasizes quickness and ease of movement rather than overall strength.)
Antonyms
clumsy (Lacking coordination or grace in movement.)
Themes
sports
|movement
|body
Definition
Moving in a smooth and strong way like an athlete.
Displaying the poise, coordination, and movement style characteristic of skilled athletes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
athletic
IPA
GB/æθlˈɛtɪk/
US/æθlˈɛtɪk/
Syllables & stress
ath - let - ic (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (let)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: athletic
Word family
Core family
athlete
noun A2
athletics
noun
Related words
athletically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unathletic
adjective
Advanced or less common
athleticism
noun B2
Expressions
athletic ability
1/æθlˈɛtɪk əbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
skill in physical sports and exercise
How good someone is at sports or exercise.
Examples
- His athletic ability made him a natural choice for the basketball team.
- She showed great athletic ability from a young age.
athletic build
1/æθlˈɛtɪk bˈɪld/
fixed phrase
body shape that is strong and fit like an athlete's
A body that looks strong and healthy, like an athlete's body.
Examples
- He has an athletic build from years of training.
- Her athletic build helps her excel in competitive swimming.
athletic performance
1/æθlˈɛtɪk pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
how well someone does in sports activities
How good someone is when playing sports or doing exercise.
Examples
- Altitude can affect athletic performance.
- Her athletic performance improved after she started a new training program.