acrobat

acrobat

noun

Definition of ACROBAT

1

one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus <a child who is a natural acrobat with a superb sense of balance>

Synonyms gymnast, turner

Related Words exerciser, tumbler; contortionist, equilibrist; aerialist, ropedancer, ropewalker, trampoliner, trampolinist, trapeze artist, trapezist

2

a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions <a political acrobat whose opinion on any issue is whatever will get the most votes>

Synonyms chameleon, chancer [British], opportunist, temporizer, timeserver, trimmer, weathercock

Related Words egoist, egotist, self-seeker; conniver, machinator, plotter, schemer