Athletic meaning

What does “athletic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“athletic” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: relating to or befitting athletics or athletes.

athletic

adjective

  1. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

    “athletic facilities”

  2. vigorously active

    “an acrobatic dance”

    “an athletic child”

  3. having a sturdy and well proportioned body

    “an athletic build”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University