ACROBATIC Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

acrobatic

adjective

Definition of acrobatic

as in graceful

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Recent Examples of acrobatic 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 The politician started the team as a positive force for school-age kids, to keep kids in school, off drugs and out of gangs through athletic acrobatic practice and performance. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrobatic

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Adjective

The driveway, lined with perennial beds, has a graceful curve on its way to a large circle that allows guests to park near the walkway to the front porch.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
The country is mired in a war with Iran with no graceful exit opportunities; a new round of tariffs threatens to further disrupt fragile global trade relations; and the domestic economy faces inflation combined with paltry growth.

— Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of graceful

Adjective

Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.

— Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.

— Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022

Definition of limber

Adjective

The smallest robot was the most agile of the three, and the largest one was the best at maintaining its trajectory when faced with disturbances meant to throw it off course.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
The Kona is agile, easy to park and boasts solid fuel economy numbers.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of agile

Adjective

Rather than judging the belly alone, look at the full feline silhouette.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Such was the case for David Dastmalchian, who was filming 2021’s The Suicide Squad in Panama when the CDS assigned him a new feline companion.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of feline

Adjective

Fernández’s theory is that Mark must have told the women the code to his safe in his pliant stupor.

— Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.

— Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026

Definition of pliant

Adjective

Braised leeks hold their own against the supple quail leg, both absorbing the rich foie jus and allium romesco, and a little spark of kumquat.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
On the hydration front, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture for a plumper, more supple feel without piling on the weight.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of supple

Adjective

Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

The nimble Randolph also plays first base for Simeon in baseball.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
These two exceedingly nimble keyboardists teamed for a rousing take on Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski’s intensely spirited Variations on a Theme of Paganini.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of nimble

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