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gymnastically

gymnastically

7.0
To act in a clever, skillful way to handle a difficult situation
  • adverb
  • /dʒɪmˈnæstɪkli/
translation icon : con destreza
  • She navigated the complex negotiations gymnastically, impressing everyone with her deft handling of the situation.

Examples

  • He solved the puzzle gymnastically, finding a clever solution that no one else had considered.

  • Yeah, at least it's like, gymnastically super featured the rock.

  • The dancer moved gymnastically across the stage, showcasing her incredible agility and skill.

Synonyms

brilliantly
vsgymnastically
54 4.1

In a very clever and skillful way that impresses people

is more about nimble bodily or practical cleverness than high intelligence
skillfully
vsgymnastically
22 3.2

To do something very well because you have practice and control

leans more toward quick agile clever handling of situations
adroitly
vsgymnastically
3 7.5

In a skillful and clever way

stresses physical agility and flair when managing situations
acrobatically
vsgymnastically
1 5.1

In a clever and skillful way like an acrobat

leans more to clever, figurative handling of situations
dextrously
vsgymnastically
7.2

To do something with skill and quick, careful hand movements

adds agile cleverness and broader situational deftness
agilely
vsgymnastically
4.0

Move quickly and lightly with skill and control

adds skilled cleverness and figurative deftness beyond mere quickness

How Skillful

masterfully
9 5.3
gymnastically
7.0
skillfully
22 3.2
adequately
83 3.0
clumsily
12 2.8

Surface Forms

gymnastically positive

Morphology

gymnastically = gymnastic (semi-transparent) = gymnast + ic + ally

The adverb is formed regularly from the adjective 'gymnastic' using '-ally'.

Etymology

A helpful way to remember gymnastically is to think of a gymnast using quick, clever moves learned by practice, since the name comes from a Greek word meaning 'exercise'. So used in speech or thinking, gymnastically means handling something with quick skill and cleverness.