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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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.”
"I did flying trapeze, acrobatics, and I absolutely loved the performance element of it all," she said.
From BBC
An acrobatic closing section featuring a backflip, aerial twist and a one-armed cartwheel captivated the crowd, who cheered wildly.
From Barron's
Ndedi, from Cameroon, uses her acrobatic skills for the most elaborate escapes, Cryptic is the hacker from Kenya and Congolese Fred is the getaway driver and gadget maker.
From BBC
An acrobatic closing section featuring a backflip and a one-armed cartwheel did not impress the judges enough as he scored 98.00 -- more than 12 points off the personal best he achieved at last year's worlds.
From Barron's
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