sportfully
/ˈspɔrtfəli/
adverb
- In a playful, cheerful, and good-natured way, especially during a game or competition.
- Even when she lost the chess match, she shook hands sportfully and congratulated her opponent.
- The children raced each other sportfully, laughing the whole way.
- The two friends argued sportfully about which movie was better, knowing neither really cared.
- In a way that shows respect for the rules and fairness in a game or contest.
- He sportfully admitted that his opponent had made a better move.
- The team accepted the referee's decision sportfully and continued playing.
- Coaches encourage players to behave sportfully, win or lose.
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