athletic
gb/æθlˈɛtɪk/ us/æθlˈɛtɪk/
B1
Anglais
~ 4800
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B1
property
1
physically strong and active
Strong, healthy, and good at sports or exercise.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is athletic
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'athletic' with 'athletics' (the sport), but 'athletic' describes a person or quality.
Synonymes
fit (More general term for being in good physical shape, not always related to sports ability.)
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sporty (Informal term suggesting enjoyment of sports and casual athleticism.)
Antonymes
unfit (Lacking physical fitness or strength.)
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weak (Lacking physical strength or power.)
Collocations
athletic build
|athletic ability
|athletic performance
|athletic skills
|athletic training
Thèmes
sports
|health
|fitness
|body
Exemples
- She has an athletic build from years of swimming.
- He is one of the most athletic players on the team.
- The job requires someone who is young and athletic.
- Even in his fifties, he remains remarkably athletic.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My brother is very athletic.
- She is an athletic woman.
- He has an athletic body.
- I want to be more athletic.
adjective
B1
property
2
relating to sports or athletics
About sports or things used in sports.
Schéma d’usage :
athletic [noun]
Synonymes
sporting (Refers broadly to sports-related activities or things.)
Antonymes
non-sporting (Not connected with sports.)
Collocations
athletic event
|athletic competition
|athletic gear
|athletic shoes
Thèmes
sports
|events
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The school is hosting an athletic competition next weekend.
- She bought new athletic shoes for running.
- The city built a new athletic facility for the community.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I went to an athletic event.
- He bought athletic clothes.
- We have an athletic field at school.
adjective
B2
property
3
graceful and coordinated like an athlete
Moving in a smooth and strong way like an athlete.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] has an athletic style/movement
Synonymes
agile (Emphasizes quickness and ease of movement rather than overall strength.)
Antonymes
clumsy (Lacking coordination or grace in movement.)
Collocations
athletic grace
|athletic stance
Thèmes
sports
|movement
|body
Exemples
- The dancer's athletic movements impressed the audience.
- He moved with an athletic grace across the stage.
- Her tennis swing was both powerful and athletic.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The man runs with athletic grace.
- She has an athletic way of moving.
- The cat jumped in an athletic way.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
athletic
API
GB/æθlˈɛtɪk/
US/æθlˈɛtɪk/
Syllabes et accentuation
ath - let - ic (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (let)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: athletic
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Altitude can affect athletic performance.
- Her athletic performance improved after she started a new training program.