ballet
noun
a classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement.
balletic
-
a word derived from
ballet.
Example Sentences
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This is certainly the most technically balletic sequence in the film, and Kelly visibly stretches his artistry while bringing all his expertise to bear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
I’m wheeling my bike off it with balletic ease, definitely not annoying my fellow commuters as I lug it down the stairs.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Levito, the 2024 world silver medalist, is the classic balletic skater who packs a humorous punch behind her teenage smile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
A new generation of actuators could in theory enable the transition from stumble-bots to far more balletic machines.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
It hesitated for a moment, wobbling there on the edge of oblivion, and then pitched decisively forward and fell, tumbling end over end in beautiful balletic slow-motion.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
