acrobatic
Translation
acrobatic, agile, nimble
Examples
He performed an acrobatic leap.
He performed an acrobatic leap.
The dancers were known for their acrobatic style.
The dancers were known for their acrobatic style.
Grammar Patterns
((an acrobatic sth.)) involving difficult and skillful physical movements He performed an acrobatic leap.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agile, nimble, athletic; Antonyms: clumsy, stiff
Etymology
Derived from 'acrobat', from Greek 'akrobatēs'. The '-ic' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
This is simply the adjective form of 'acrobat'. If you know 'acrobat', you know 'acrobatic'.