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sportively

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spor·tive  (spôrtv, spr-)
adj.
1. Playful; frolicsome.
2. Relating to or interested in sports.
3. Archaic Amorous or wanton.
sportive·ly adv.
sportive·ness n.
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Adv.1.sportively - in a merry sportive manner
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