acrobatic

Also ac·ro·bat·i·cal

[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 Word Forms

• acrobatically adverb
• semiacrobatic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrobatic¹

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

Example Sentences

He got going on offense, dancing on the wing, then driving to the basket for an acrobatic layup.

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Caracals are known for their acrobatic leaps to catch birds, but sightings of them hunting flamingos are rare.

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He turned acrobatic plays on defense that refueled his once-dwindling confidence.

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After Rae Burrell spun in an acrobatic layup to put the Sparks ahead 32‑30, they never loosened their grip, stretching the lead to 90‑68 midway through the third quarter.

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The deeper one analyzes it, the more sinister its class dynamics feel, even if it’s an excuse to showcase, say, street dancing and hula hoop acrobatics.

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