Synonyms of acrobaticnext
: 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 adverb
Reed reached back and acrobatically hauled in the pass. Ethan Cadeaux

Examples of acrobatic in a Sentence

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He’s made a handful of acrobatic catches off deep-ball throws from Young during the first week. Mike Kaye july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 The receiver drafted out of Ole Miss continued to impress during practice Wednesday, catching multiple passes in team drills from starting quarterback Brock Purdy and leaping high for an acrobatic grab over the middle from reserve Adrian Martinez. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 The dancers bring the lion to life through coordinated eye and ear movements, acrobatic lifts and flips, showcasing both artistry and athleticism. Yu Wang, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 Laguna Beach has the acrobatic Brady Stringham back at receiver. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrobatic

Word History

Etymology

acrobat + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acrobatic was in 1838

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“Acrobatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrobatic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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