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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Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
It took tight end Colby Parkinson hauling in an acrobatic touchdown pass from Stafford with 38 seconds left to save the Rams’ season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 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
The F-16C Fighting Falcon was assigned to the Air Force Thunderbirds, an aerial acrobatic demonstration team based at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, Johnson said in an email.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
The horse is renowned for his strength and valour, and sires acrobatic colts.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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