Antonyms for athletic
æθˈlɛt ɪkath·let·ic

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1. athletic

   Antonyms:
   weak, puny, effeminate, nerveless, strengthless, unbraced

   Synonyms:
   strong, vigorous, powerful, stalwart, brawny, muscular, ablebodied, lusty, sinewy, robust

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1. athleticadjective

   relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

   "athletic facilities"

   Antonyms:
   ectomorphic, endomorphic, inactive, pyknic

   Synonyms:
   acrobatic, gymnastic

2. acrobatic, athletic, gymnasticadjective

   vigorously active

   "an acrobatic dance"; "an athletic child"; "athletic playing"; "gymnastic exercises"

   Antonyms:
   ectomorphic, inactive, pyknic, endomorphic

   Synonyms:
   gymnastic, acrobatic

3. athleticadjective

   having a sturdy and well proportioned body

   "an athletic build"

   Antonyms:
   ectomorphic, pyknic, inactive, endomorphic

   Synonyms:
   acrobatic, gymnastic

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1. athleticadjective

   Synonyms:
   gymnastic, agonistic, pancratic, stalwart, muscular, able-bodied, brawny, lusty

How to use athletic in a sentence?

1. The Athletic:

   Concurrently, National Women are reporting these new allegations to the The Athletic Center for SafeSport for investigation. A safe and secure work environment is a top priority for National Women Soccer League and National Women Soccer League collective ownership.

2. Jimmy Sexton:

   Obviously we support Tim in his pursuit of a baseball career, as we have in all his ventures, tim's athletic ability, his work ethic, his leadership and his competitiveness were evident in football and will show in baseball. Knowing Tim's passion and desire, we won't be surprised by anything he accomplishes.

3. Sayreville School Superintendent Rick Labbe:

   I believe very strongly after the last several months that football is a very important part of our athletic programs and our community and therefore, in consultation with our Board of Education, I am pleased to announce to you this evening that we will have a 2015 football season.

4. Superintendent Aaron Leavell:

   The district is in no way taking away an athletic coach's freedom of expression, what we are doing is what every state-funded agency and school district must do : abide by the laws that govern us.

5. Kelly Pasco:

   I think our generation is more athletic and wants to stay younger and more fit, my riding friend is 67 and we do 70-mile rides.

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