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ACROBATIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ACROBATIC?

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Acrobatic as an Adjective
Definitions of "Acrobatic" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Acrobatic" as an adjective (17 Words)
Usage Examples of "Acrobatic" as an adjective
Associations of "Acrobatic" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Acrobatic” are: athletic, gymnastic, nimble, agile, deft, lithe, limber, lissom, supple, light-footed, light, light of foot, light on one's feet, spry, sprightly, lively, active

Acrobatic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Acrobatic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “acrobatic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Performing, involving, or adept at spectacular gymnastic feats.
Vigorously active.

Synonyms of "Acrobatic" as an adjective (17 Words)

active	Exerting influence or producing a change or effect. He was politically active.
agile	Mentally quick. An agile* mind.*
athletic	Relating to athletes or athletics. Athletic playing.
deft	Demonstrating skill and cleverness. The script was both deft* and literate.*
gymnastic	Relating to gymnastics. Gymnastic exercises.
light	Of the military or industry using or being relatively small or light arms or equipment. Felt light* in the head.*
light of foot	Of little intensity or power or force.
light on one's feet	Free from anything that dulls or dims.
light-footed	Having a light and springy step.
limber	(used of persons’ bodies) capable of moving or bending freely. I have to practise to keep myself limber.
lissom	Gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease. The kind of outfit that should be left to lissom* teenagers.*
lithe	Gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease. She lay gazing up at his tall lithe* figure.*
lively	Full of spirit. A lively* period in history.*
nimble	Quick and light in movement or action; agile. As nimble* as a deer.*
sprightly	Full of spirit and vitality. A sprightly* dance.*
spry	Moving quickly and lightly. He continued to look spry* and active well into his eighties.*
supple	Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible. This body oil leaves your skin feeling deliciously supple.

Usage Examples of "Acrobatic" as an adjective

An acrobatic dive.
An acrobatic dance.

Associations of "Acrobatic" (30 Words)

acting	Temporarily doing the duties of another person. An acting* career.*
artist	A person who habitually practises a specified reprehensible activity. Rip off artists.
artistic	Aesthetically pleasing. An artistic* flower arrangement.*
ballet	A creative work or performance of ballet or the music written for it. The Bolshoi Ballet.
ballroom	Ballroom dancing. The number of people learning ballroom* has doubled in the last two years.*
buffoon	A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown.
carnival	A public event or celebration, typically held outdoors and involving stalls, entertainment, and processions. The whole occasion had a carnival* atmosphere.*
choreographer	A person who composes the sequence of steps and moves for a performance of dance. A professional choreographer.
choreography	The written notation for such a sequence. As well as dancing she did a great deal of choreography.
circus	A frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment. He ran away from home to join the circus.
clown	Act as or like a clown. A circus clown.
dance	Dance steps and movements considered as an activity or art form. Everyone was taking part in the dance.
dancer	A person who dances or whose profession is dancing. She thought he would become a ballet dancer.
disco	Dance to disco music. She filled every hour of the day playing tennis or discoing with friends.
festival	An organized series of concerts, plays, or films, typically one held annually in the same place. A major international festival* of song.*
gymnast	A person trained or skilled in gymnastics.
juggle	Throw, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneously. Juggle an account so as to hide a deficit.
juggling	The act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression.
mime	A practitioner of mime or a performer in a mime. He s a very fine actor and mime* artist.*
music	The score or scores of a musical composition or compositions. Couples were dancing to the music.
opera	Operas as a genre of classical music. It was the best performance of the opera* he had ever heard.*
pantomime	An absurd or confused situation. He is currently appearing in pantomime* in Manchester.*
parade	A parade ground. A St George s Day parade.
performance	An act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. They admired his performance* under stress.*
sideshow	A subordinate incident of little importance relative to the main event. Instruction is not an educational sideshow.
song	A musical composition suggestive of a song. The pilgrims broke into song.
stunt	Perform a stunt or stunts. The recovery of our industries is stunted by lack of funds.
trapeze	A horizontal bar hanging by two ropes and free to swing, used by acrobats in a circus.
tumbler	An acrobat, especially one who performs somersaults.
vaudeville	A variety show with songs and comic acts etc. His comedic roots are in vaudeville.