athletically

American  

[ath-let-ik-lee] / æθˈlɛt ɪk li /

adverb

1. in a way that involves athletic skills or abilities such as strength, agility, speed, etc., or that relates to physical sports that make use of these skills.

2. in a lean and muscular way, like an athlete.

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athletically

Axar struck again, however, by running around at deep mid-wicket and tossing the ball athletically to Shivam Dube to end a partnership of 77 in 39 balls.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026

The theme of season 2 is “Strong vs. Smart,” pitting 100 athletically inclined contestants against 100 contestants who run on brainpower.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 2026

Senior Emma Malabuyo is one of the veterans on the roster who has helped ease McGowan’s transition to college — not just athletically but also academically.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025

For all that distinguishes them athletically, there’s one commonality that Biles, Lee and Richardson share in earnest — their redemption tour.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2024

This is another way of saying that since no one thinks being motionless for hours is any kind of sport, I'm very challenged, athletically speaking.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan