What is another word for sportfulness?

Pronunciation: [spˈɔːtfə͡lnəs] (IPA)

Sportfulness is a state of joy and excitement that arises from participating in physical activities. Synonyms of sportfulness include exuberance, energy, enthusiasm, and vivacity. These words all capture the spirit of fun and enjoyment that comes with engaging in sport. Other synonyms for sportfulness include buoyancy, animation, zest, and vitality. These words denote a sense of liveliness and spirit that is essential to enjoying sports. Overall, whether you call it sportfulness, exuberance, or vivacity, the joy of physical activity is something that is universally appreciated and celebrated by people all over the world.

What are the hypernyms for Sportfulness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sportfulness

It was he himself who, after a time of horrible anguish, consented to his punishment, with a sort of supercilious disdain for the weakness of human will, and out of a certain regard and unhealthy curiosity for the sportfulness of fate.
"Oscar Wilde"
Leonard Cresswell Ingleby
And, though not constitutionally bellicose, I eagerly accepted his invitation on being assured that I should not be requisitioned to take part personally in such pugilistic exercises, and should observe same from a safe distance and coign of vantage, for I am sufficiently a lover of sportfulness to appreciate highly the sight of courage and science in third parties.
"Baboo Jabberjee, B.A."
F. Anstey
Among a family generally sad-hued and shrinking so conspicuous an example is quite prodigal and invites one to ponder upon the sportfulness of Nature.
"My Tropic Isle"
E J Banfield

Famous quotes with Sportfulness

  • The man of Humor sees common life, even mean life, under the new light of sportfulness and love ; whatever has existence has a charm for him. Humor has justly been regarded as the finest perfection of poetic genius.
    Thomas Carlyle

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