1. playful and lively in a cheerful way
Usage: somewhat formal or literary

Examples

• The sportive children ran through the meadow, laughing and chasing butterflies.
• Her sportive mood made everyone at the party feel more relaxed.
• The dolphins displayed sportive behavior, leaping and splashing in the waves.
• His sportive comments lightened the atmosphere during the tense meeting.
• The sportive kittens tumbled over each other in playful combat.
• She had a sportive nature that made her popular with her classmates.