acrobatic

[ ak-ruh-bat-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or like an acrobat or acrobatics.
2. having the good balance, agility, and coordination of an acrobat.

Other Words From

• acro·bati·cal·ly adverb
• semi·acro·batic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrobatic¹

From the Greek word akrobatikós, dating back to 1860–65. See acrobat, -ic

Example Sentences

Fresh after Camilla and the cuddly Roo in a blanket, here's Chaz and the acrobatic sheep.

From The Daily Beast

The Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe feels like the birthplace of this craft.

From The Daily Beast

Steele was polished and acrobatic in his attempts to address the entire ballroom from his seat on the far end of the dais.

From The Daily Beast

For several minutes she did acrobatic stunts at the end of the swaying ladder.

From Project Gutenberg

After he had performed sundry acrobatic feats with him, he carried him back to his bed.

From Project Gutenberg

The joyous entr'acte does not take place; the convulsive movements of the wings and the acrobatic postures are suppressed.

From Project Gutenberg

Again I observe the acrobatic postures, the forehead touching the ground, the hinder part of the body raised.

From Project Gutenberg

To jurisprudence was left only the empty shell, and a man like Ihering spoke of a circus for dialectico-acrobatic tricks.

From Project Gutenberg