athletic
adjective
[ aθˈlɛtɪk ]
• physically strong, fit, and active.
• "big, muscular, athletic boys"
Similar:
muscular,
muscly,
sturdy,
strapping,
well built,
powerfully built,
strong,
powerful,
robust,
able-bodied,
vigorous,
hardy,
lusty,
hearty,
hale and hearty,
brawny,
burly,
broad-shouldered,
thickset,
Herculean,
fit,
fighting fit,
as fit as a fiddle,
as fit as a flea,
in good shape,
in good trim,
in trim,
in tip-top condition,
aerobicized,
healthy,
in good health,
bursting with health,
in fine fettle,
as strong as an ox,
as strong as a horse,
as strong as a lion,
in rude health,
sporty,
husky,
hunky,
beefy,
ripped,
shredded,
buff,
jacked,
stalwart,
thewy,
stark,
mesomorphic,
• relating to athletes or athletics.
• "athletic events"
Origin:
mid 17th century: from French athlétique or Latin athleticus, from Greek athlētikos, from athlētēs (see athlete).
