Definition of "athletic" []

• Of or befitting athletics or athletes. (adjective)
• Characterized by or involving physical activity or exertion; active: an athletic lifestyle; an athletic child. (adjective)
• Physically strong and well-developed; muscular: an actor with an athletic build. See Synonyms at muscular. (adjective)

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• "Organizer Amanda Hoffman says this is a celebration of the breed, which she describes as athletic, intelligent and a little goofy."
• "I would never use drugs to help me in athletic competition."
• "Before Tuesday's event began, female college and Olympic athletes led groups of girls in athletic activities, including soccer drills, passing volleyballs, shooting baskets and doing cheerleading lifts."