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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Example Sentences

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 • Dec. 6, 2025

South Africa's fielding was superb – Lungi Ngidi athletically catching Jamie Overton while running back from mid-on – but a frazzled England were inept in their decision-making.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

"I think he is going to help me just really explore how far I can go, like athletically," Raducanu said.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

Scherzinger’s singing is not only athletically thrilling but also breathtakingly beautiful.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 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