# acrobatic

/ˌækɹəˈbætɪk/ (US) · /ˌækɹəbˈætɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/acrobatic
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

describing movements that are very difficult, graceful, and require a lot of skill. You use this to talk about people who do flips or balance on small objects.

For teachers: relating to or involving highly skilled, graceful, and difficult physical movements. Often used to describe performances in gymnastics, circus acts, or even the agile movements of animals.

## Examples

- The gymnast performed an acrobatic routine on the bars.
- The cat moved with such acrobatic grace that it managed to land perfectly on the narrow windowsill.
- The dancer's acrobatic feats were met with thunderous applause, as she executed a series of complex aerial spins with a level of control that seemed almost superhuman.

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