— athletically , adv. — athleticism /ath let"euh siz'euhm/ , n.
/ath let"ik/ , adj.
1. physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child.
2. of, like, or befitting an athlete.
3. of or pertaining to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic sports; athletic training.
4. for athletics: an athletic field.
5. Psychol. (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure. Cf. asthenic (def. 2), pyknic (def. 1).
[ 1595-1605; athleticus athletikós. See ATHLETE, -IC ]
Pronunciation . See athlete .