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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.


Example Sentences

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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

This week, Harriet Ryan looks at how a secret economy in athletically gifted teens gives players like Bell access to opportunity and the potential to make millions of dollars, but also exposes them to exploitation.

From The Wall Street Journal

"You have to be unparalleled. You have to be superior athletically to be able to learn the game and then break through."

From BBC

This wasn’t an athletically motivated transfer, something the rules are designed to prevent.

From Los Angeles Times

“Although attractive physically and athletically built, Aaron found himself insecure and unable to initiate relationships,” Orr wrote.

From Los Angeles Times