Synonyms & related words for athletic

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of athletic — including gymnastic, sports, sporting, acrobatic, muscular. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to athletic

Explore words related to athletic — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include unathletic, athletically, athlete, athleticism, basketball, sportsperson, sportswoman, triathletes. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for athletic

Common synonyms for athletic include gymnastic, sports, sporting, acrobatic, muscular — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does athletic come from?

The word athletic breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root athl-, from Greek athlon (“contest, prize”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.