Synonyms of acrobat

acrobat

noun

ˈa-krə-ˌbat 

1

as in gymnast

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 & Similar Words

• gymnast
• turner
• exerciser
• contortionist
• tumbler
• aerialist
• trapeze artist
• trampolinist
• equilibrist
• ropedancer
• trapezist
• ropewalker
• trampoliner

2

as in chameleon

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 & Similar Words

• chameleon
• weathercock
• opportunist
• timeserver
• trimmer
• egotist
• chancer
• egoist
• machinator
• plotter
• temporizer
• schemer
• self-seeker
• conniver

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acrobat

The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026

Kinski played Mignon, a mute acrobat and street performer, in the film. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

Skilled acrobats and aerialists are required to act. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026

His encounters include an apparently mute teen acrobat played by Kinski, who appears topless in a scene. — ABC News, 3 June 2026