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sportsmanlike vs sporting

sporting vs sportsmanlike

sportsmanlike and sporting both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sportsmanlike No Yes No No
sporting No Yes No No
As adjectives, sportsmanlike and sporting are synonyms defined as:
  • sportsmanlike and sporting: exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
Other synonyms of sportsmanlike include clean, sporty.
sportsmanlike (adjective) sporting (adjective)
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play relating to or used in sports
involving risk or willingness to take a risk
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
Difference between sportsmanlike and sporting

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