acrobatic

adjective

ac·​ro·​bat·​ic ˌa-krə-ˈba-tik 

: relating to or suggestive of an acrobat or acrobatics

Over at Jump City: Seattle, however, it's the contestants themselves who are whizzing overhead as they perform gravity-defying acrobatic tricks straight out of "The Matrix."

—Joseph Hudak

: performed with leaps, body contortions, or other maneuvers requiring the great athleticism of an acrobat

In the final seconds of the third quarter, Amari Cooper made an acrobatic catch while staying in bounds.

—Zach Braziller

acrobatically

ˌa-krə-ˈba-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Reed reached back and acrobatically hauled in the pass.

—Ethan Cadeaux

Examples of acrobatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On TikTok her fans have been contributing increasingly acrobatic and outlandish positions of their own. —Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025

His aggressive and acrobatic dunks are highlights of every Crean Lutheran game. —Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025

Paired with extravagant entertainment, including falcon and hawk shows, rides on camels decorated with luxurious Arabian bridles and saddles, and performances by fire breathers, acrobatic acts and stunning belly dancers. —Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

Following an acrobatic performance from the two queens, RuPaul asked Lana to stay and for Crystal to sashay away. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

acrobat + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for acrobatic

• achromatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic
• cinematic