Athletic vs. Athleticism — What's the Difference?

Of or befitting athletics or athletes.

Of or befitting athletics or athletes.

Characterized by or involving physical activity or exertion

Characterized by or involving physical activity or exertion

Physically strong and well-developed; muscular

Physically strong and well-developed; muscular

(not comparable) Having to do with athletes.

The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.

Physically active.

A show of athletic prowess.

Having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape.

The practice of engaging in athletic games; athletism.

An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability.

Intense energy;

(video games) Of a level in a Super Mario game: with an emphasis on platforming challenge, often involving precise jumps between floating platforms above a bottomless pit, and having upbeat background music.

A muscular, large–boned person, in the typology of Ernst Kretschmer.

Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.

Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts.

Relating to or befitting athletics or athletes;

Vigorously active;

Having a sturdy and well proportioned body;