← BackshareGuesssportively/ˈspɔːrtɪvli/adverbIn a playful, lively, or fun-loving manner.He sportively challenged his friend to a race to the mailbox.They sportively debated which movie to watch, knowing they'd both enjoy any choice.The kitten sportively batted at the dangling string.SynonymsplayfullyfriskilyAntonymsseriously