acrobatic

[ ak-ruh-bat-ik ]

/ ˌæk rəˈbæt ɪk /

of, relating to, or like an acrobat or acrobatics.

having the good balance, agility, and coordination of an acrobat.

Nearby words

Also ac·ro·bat·i·cal.

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

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

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adj.

1848; see acrobat + -ic. Related: Acrobatically.