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.
balletically
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a word derived from
ballet.
Example Sentences
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In the film’s short teaser, Cruise — donning an Ethan Hunt-esque hair and makeup transformation — moves balletically while carrying a shovel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
Strong through the off side, Malan was happy on the back foot against the pace bowlers and balletically used his feet to the spin of Lyon.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2021
Mr. Newbold captured the boss posing in the den in front of the lit fireplace, his right leg extended balletically, foot perched on a small pile of birch logs.
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2020
So, Jakob’s classes are bizarre affairs of repeating meaningless axioms, moving balletically in place while holding a napkin or imaginary dish or repeatedly thrumming the tines of a fork.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 19, 2020
The problem is that I don’t really like much about Doom Eternal other than the seconds I spend balletically blasting demons in a destroyed world that just so happens to be perfect for parkour.
From The Verge ● Mar. 19, 2020
