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athletic Synonyms

Another word for athletic

Choosing another word for athletic depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Physically strong, fit, and active; having a muscular, well-proportioned build suited for sports.

Usage Example

"Years of competitive swimming had given her a tall, fit build."

Strongest
fit
Strong
muscular
toned
agile
active
sporty
robust
strapping

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to athletes or to organized physical sports, games, and exercises.

Usage Example

"The university is building a new sporting facility for its track and field teams."

Strongest
sporting
Strong
gymnastic

Opposites of athletic

The opposite of athletic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unathletic
unfit
sedentary
frail
flabby
weak
See all opposites of athletic

• Nearby Words

athenian
athleisure
athlete
athletic
athletically
athleticism
athletics

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Athletic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/athletic
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