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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The year's biggest touring acts will include Take That, who are bringing back their spectacular, acrobatic Circus Tour from 2009 for a new, 17-date run.
From BBC
The image shows the assistant completely upside down in an acrobatic posture, with a funny expression on his face, creating a photograph with a comical tone.
From BBC
Shooting Benson Boone’s trademark leaping acrobatics at his Coachella debut this year gave me the chance to bridge the gap between musical generations.
From Los Angeles Times
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
Dazzling visual effects permeate the latest movie featuring acrobatic, lightning-fast battles with demons at a kaleidoscopic castle with an infinite array of floors.
From Barron's
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