acrobatically
Definition
Adverb: - In a manner relating to acrobatics: "acrobatically" describes an action performed with the agility, balance, and coordination typical of an acrobat, often involving dramatic physical movements such as tumbling, jumping, or balancing.
Usage Examples
- (She performed with the skill and flexibility of an acrobat.)
- (The cat leaped with agile, precise movement.)
- (He avoided the ball with gymnastic-like dexterity.)
Advanced Usage
"to behave acrobatically": to act with extreme physical agility, often in an unexpected context.
- The dancer’s routine required her to move acrobatically while holding a partner. (She combined acrobatic movements with partnering.)
"acrobatically inclined": having a natural tendency toward acrobatic movements.
- The children were acrobatically inclined, always climbing and balancing on playground equipment. (They showed a natural aptitude for acrobatic activities.)
Variants and Related Words
Acrobatic (adj): relating to or performing acrobatics.
- The acrobatic performance amazed the audience. (The performance involved acrobatics.)
Acrobat (n): a performer who specializes in acrobatics.
- The acrobat balanced on one hand during the show. (The performer used acrobatic skills.)
Acrobatics (n): the art or practice of performing acrobatic feats.
- Acrobatics require strength, flexibility, and practice. (The discipline of acrobatic movements.)
Synonyms
- Agilely: in a quick and nimble manner.
- Gymnastically: in a way that involves gymnastic movements.
- Deftly: with skillful and quick movement.
Related Idioms
To move like a cat: to move with agility and grace.
- She dodged the obstacles acrobatically, moving like a cat. (She displayed cat-like agility.)
To turn a cartwheel: to perform a specific acrobatic move.
- He turned a cartwheel acrobatically, landing perfectly. (He executed the move with acrobatic skill.)