SPORTSMANLIKE Synonyms
5 hypernyms for sportsmanlike. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SPORTSMANLIKE
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| decent | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • conforming to conventions of sexual behavior adverb • in the right manner; correctly; suitably adjective satellite • socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous • in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion • sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public • observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress • meeting requirements | ||||||
| ethical | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics • conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior adjective satellite • adhering to ethical and moral principles | ||||||
| fair | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
adjective • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules • (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines noun • a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. • gathering of producers to promote business • a competitive exhibition of farm products • a sale of miscellany; often for charity adverb • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating • without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner adjective satellite • not excessive or extreme • very pleasing to the eye • lacking exceptional quality or ability • attractively feminine • (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections • gained or earned without cheating or stealing • free of clouds or rain • (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored verb • join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly | ||||||
| honest | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth adjective satellite • without dissimulation; frank • worthy of being depended on • without pretensions • not forged • gained or earned without cheating or stealing | ||||||
| honorable | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth • worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect adjective satellite • adhering to ethical and moral principles • deserving of esteem and respect | ||||||
| just | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective • used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting • fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules adverb • and nothing more • indicating exactness or preciseness • only a moment ago • (used for emphasis) absolutely • only a very short time before • possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true) • exactly at this moment or the moment described • by a little adjective satellite • of moral excellence | ||||||
| moral | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
adjective • concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles noun • the significance of a story or event adjective satellite • psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect | ||||||
| principled | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality | ||||||
| respectable | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals adjective satellite • deserving of esteem and respect • large in amount or extent or degree | ||||||
| righteous | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice adjective satellite • morally justified | ||||||
| upright | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective • upright in position or posture noun • a vertical structural member as a post or stake • a piano with a vertical sounding board adjective satellite • in a vertical position; not sloping • of moral excellence | ||||||
| virtuous | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • morally excellent adjective satellite • in a state of sexual virginity | ||||||
| clean | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective • free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits • ritually clean or pure • not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination • (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers noun • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead adverb • completely; used as intensifiers • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating adjective satellite • free of restrictions or qualifications • (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims • free from impurities • (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense • free from sepsis or infection • morally pure • (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections • (of a surface) not written or printed on • exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play • without difficulties or problems • thorough and without qualification • not carrying concealed weapons • free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed • free of drugs verb • make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from • remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits • clean and tidy up the house • clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing • be cleanable • deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. • remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely • remove while making clean • remove unwanted substances from • remove shells or husks from | ||||||
| sporting | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective • relating to or used in sports adjective satellite • exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play • involving risk or willingness to take a risk • preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance | ||||||
| sporty | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play • (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display • appropriate for sport or engagement in a sport | ||||||