acrobatic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or like an acrobat or acrobatics.
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having the good balance, agility, and coordination of an acrobat.
Other Word Forms
- acrobatically adverb
- semiacrobatic adjective
Etymology
Origin of acrobatic
From the Greek word akrobatikós, dating back to 1860–65. See acrobat, -ic
Example Sentences
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As for her viral acrobatic performances, those appeared to have been on hold in the year before her death.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
In Salem: In the original “Thomas Crown Affair,” a stuntman for Steve McQueen takes an acrobatic thrill ride in a glider to the film’s title track, “The Windmills of Your Mind.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
The 25-year-old's incredible acrobatic effort was enough to earn a 1-0 win for his side in May and left opposition goalkeeper Ezequiel Centurion rooted to the spot.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025
In Diane Paulus’ production for San Francisco, Monkey is portrayed by an opera singer, an acrobatic dancer and a puppet.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025
The squirrel performed what looked like an intricate acrobatic dance, followed by several cartwheels at lightning speed.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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