SPORTIVELY Antonyms

• in a drab manner

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

• in a serious manner

• in a grave and sober manner

• to a severe or serious degree

• in a serious manner

• to a severe or serious degree

• in a grave and sober manner

• in a grave and sedate manner

• in a somber manner

• in a grave and sober manner

• with sternness; in a severe manner