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

Dazzling visual effects permeate the latest movie featuring acrobatic, lightning-fast battles with demons at a kaleidoscopic castle with an infinite array of floors.

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Ms. Lovette’s choreography presents her cast—mostly as solos and duos—in miscellaneous, acrobatic forays, sometimes tricked out with gestures suggesting aggression or irritation.

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This time, though, her acrobatic effort was on target and helped the Bees continue a memorable run to the third round of the FA Cup.

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And they do, say, acrobatic tricks with ping-pong balls.

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It was delivered by an acrobatic Brobbey finish in the fourth added minute after a clever chip into the penalty area was headed on towards the edge of the six-yard box.

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