Sportingly

usgb/ˈspɔːrtɪŋli/
adverb

Doing something or accepting a situation in a fair and generous way, especially after a competition or argument.

He accepted his defeat sportingly, congratulating the winner.
Visual representation of "sportingly" - Doing something or accepting a situation in a fair and generous way, especially after a competition or argument

Often appears as...

  • play sportingly
  • accept sportingly

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Good Sportsmanship

Use 'sportingly' to praise someone's positive attitude in accepting loss or defeat without negativity.

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Even though she lost the game, she smiled and applauded her opponent, behaving sportingly.
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Positive Connotation

'Sportingly' often implies admiration for someone's behavior; it suggests they are being commendable.

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They agreed to the new terms sportingly, earning the respect of the negotiation team.
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Beyond Sports

Though derived from sports, 'sportingly' is used in various scenarios to indicate fairness and generosity.

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She accepted the critique of her project sportingly, showing willingness to improve.
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