athletic Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
- athletic facilities
adjective satellite vigorously active
gymnastic; acrobatic.
- an acrobatic dance
- an athletic child
- athletic playing
- gymnastic exercises
adjective satellite having a sturdy and well proportioned body
- an athletic build

L. athleticus, Gr. . See Athlete.

Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.
Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. "Athletic soundness." South. -- Ath*let"ic*al*ly adv.