acrobatic

[ ak-ruh-bat-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or like an acrobat or acrobatics.
2. having the good balance, agility, and coordination of an acrobat.

Other Words From

• acro·bati·cal·ly adverb
• semi·acro·batic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrobatic¹

From the Greek word akrobatikós, dating back to 1860–65. See acrobat, -ic

Example Sentences

He hauled in an acrobatic 28-yard catch over a defender, followed by a 27-yard reception that pushed the Chargers into Bengals territory.

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Pink was set to bring her hits — and her acrobatic aerial stunts — to Lincoln on Sunday.

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“Think of tomorrow, seize today; voting protects us as it connects us to our history of hard-won liberty,” go the new lyrics of “Seize the Day,” just before its signature acrobatic dance break.

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She’s more acrobatic than her predecessors and a touch more cerebral about political matters.

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I was doing all these little acts, nothing acrobatic or anything, but I was the assistant of the clown, of the maestro; I was the number girl after each act.

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