acrobatic

[ ak-ruh-bat-ik ]
/ ˌæk rəˈbæt ɪk /

adjective

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

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
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Also ac·ro·bat·i·cal.

Origin of acrobatic

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

OTHER WORDS FROM acrobatic

ac·ro·bat·i·cal·ly, adverbsem·i·ac·ro·bat·ic, adjective

Words nearby acrobatic

acro-, acroagnosis, acroanesthesia, acroataxia, acrobat, acrobatic, acrobatics, acroblast, acrobrachycephaly, acrocarpous, acrocentric
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