Definitions for: Athletic

[adj] vigorously active; "an acrobatic dance"; "an athletic child"; "athletic playing"; "gymnastic exercises"
[adj] having a sturdy and well proportioned body; "an athletic build"
[adj] relating to or befitting athletics or athletes; "athletic facilities"

Webster (1913) Definition: Ath`let"ic, a. [L. athleticus, Gr. ?. See Athlete.]
1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced
by them; as, athletic games or sports.

2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous;
as, athletic Celts. ``Athletic soundness.'' --South. --
Ath*let"ic*al*ly, adv.

Synonyms: acrobatic, active, gymnastic, mesomorphic, muscular

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