ACROBATIC Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

acrobatic

adjective

Definition of acrobatic

as in graceful

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Recent Examples of acrobatic Laguna Beach has the acrobatic Brady Stringham back at receiver. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Once the darling of the NBA, the next heartthrob to splash on posters and commercials, the acrobatic point guard concedes he is viewed negatively. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 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 Anglers will feel at home here, with opportunities to catch everything from acrobatic tarpon to snapper or snook. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrobatic

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Adjective

For anyone building toward a finer piece, a moissanite tennis necklace offers a graceful starting point.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The rhyme between her graceful form and the sculpture’s anatomy underscores the clip’s unmistakably erotic frisson.

— Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 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 standard Dynamic Handling Package is the most impressive bit of tech and vital for agile cornering in the tall, heavy SUV.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
The agile climbers often spend their time hidden in trees or on rocky ledges, both of which can be found at the zoo.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of agile

Adjective

Similar urinary compounds were also found in lions, leopards, tigers, lynxes, jaguars, and other feline species.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
For those on team dog, or who simply don’t count themselves among feline fans, the other two auctions, held live in Massachusetts and online in October, will include furniture, paintings, and decorative arts outside the cat theme.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 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

This small amount is enough to hold everything in place, while keeping the texture supple and creamy, not firm and bouncy.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026
The Eight Saints Firm Intentions Anti-Aging Neck Cream is infused with vitamins, botanicals, and peptides, leaving skin smoother, softer, and more supple.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of supple

Adjective

Researchers developed the flexible material from cotton pulp cellulose, turning an abundant renewable material into an electrically conductive hydrogel.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Abu Dhabi is not the Gulf’s biggest energy exporter, but ADNOC has emerged as one of its most flexible — thanks to geography, defense capabilities, and a willingness to take risks.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

By refusing to dwell solely on the negatives and problems, Lopez said positive reappraisal can help people be more nimble, flexible and adaptive to challenges.

— Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Success on major platforms will require partnerships between nimble commercial companies and traditional contractors with the capacity to manage large programs.

— Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of nimble

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