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balletically

balletically

7.4
In a graceful way like a ballet dancer
  • adverb
  • /bæˈlɛtɪkli/
translation icon : balletísticamente
  • He leaped balletically, as if defying gravity, during the stunning performance.

Examples

  • She balletically twirled and spun, demonstrating her incredible training and artistry.

  • Also, it's balletically formed.

    Destination Wedding (2018)

  • "Balletically formed"? -

    Destination Wedding (2018)

  • Eric ducks slugs balletically and scampers to the roof.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The dancer moved balletically across the stage, captivating the audience with her grace.

Synonyms

gracefully
vsballetically
56 2.8

In a smooth and beautiful way that looks controlled

is more precise and like a dancer, showing controlled, stylized elegance
elegantly
vsballetically
22 3.9

In a graceful and stylish way

is more about precise dance movement than general stylish look
daintily
vsballetically
3 4.2

To move or act in a small, careful, delicate way

is broader and more flowing dance grace rather than mere delicacy
lightsomely
vsballetically
  • Archaic
9.3

In a quick, gentle way that looks graceful

is slower, controlled, and more formally dance-like than quick light movement

Antonyms

awkwardly
38 2.7

In a clumsy or uncomfortable way, often showing nervousness around other people

clumsily
12 2.8

In an awkward way that shows little skill or control

How Graceful

balletically
7.4
gracefully
56 2.8
awkwardly
38 2.7

Surface Forms

balletically positive

Morphology

balletically = balletic (transparent) = ballet + ic + ally

Formed regularly from 'ballet' -> 'balletic' -> 'balletically'; the adverbial meaning is predictable from the adjective.

Etymology

Balletically comes from ballet, a French and Italian word for a 'dance' that shows graceful movement, plus the endings -ic ('like') and -ally ('in a way'). So, balletically means moving 'in a way' like ballet, or moving gracefully like a ballet dancer.