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acrobatically

acrobatically

1 5.1
In a clever and skillful way like an acrobat
  • adverb
  • /ˌækrəˈbætɪkli/
translation icon : acrobáticamente
  • First, in some shorebirds, including many sandpipers and snipes, the males display acrobatically while fighting over mates, or perhaps to attract females (Jehl and Murray 1986).

Examples

  • Fortunately for the hosts, Ruddy was up to the task, acrobatically tipping the ball behind for a corner.

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  • These emblematic Chicago stylists made the most of electric amplification, a hard regularization of an often irregular country beat, and the tension between acrobatically lyrical lines of voice or guitar and a dense, grounded, driving ensemble sound.

    Academic text (2002)
  • With impressive skill, the gymnast performed acrobatically on the balance beam, dazzling the audience.

  • The dancer moved acrobatically across the stage, showcasing her agility and expertise in every leap.

  • The athlete acrobatically maneuvered through the obstacle course, impressing everyone with his agility and quick reflexes.

Synonyms

skillfully
vsacrobatically
22 3.2

To do something very well because you have practice and control

emphasizes nimble, showy bodily agility rather than broad skill
athletically
vsacrobatically
6 3.7

In a way that shows physical strength or skill

is more about nimble, acrobatic-like agility and theatrical skill
adroitly
vsacrobatically
3 7.5

In a skillful and clever way

is more physical and emphasizes daring, agile movement
dexterously
vsacrobatically
1 6.7

To do something with the hands in a skilled way

leans toward bold, high‑risk physical tricks and clever agility
gymnastically
vsacrobatically
7.0

To act in a clever, skillful way to handle a difficult situation

is more about daring flips and clever physical flair
dextrously
vsacrobatically
7.2

To do something with skill and quick, careful hand movements

focuses more on whole-body nimble showiness and riskier moves

How Acrobatic

nimbly
4 4.0
acrobatically
1 5.1
steadily
129 2.1
clumsily
12 2.8

Surface Forms

acrobatically positive

Morphology

acrobatically = acrobatic (transparent) = acrobat + ic + ally

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'acrobatic' using the suffix '-ally', yielding a manner adverb.

Etymology

Acrobatically comes from acrobat, which uses the Greek parts akros 'high' and bainein 'to go', so an acrobat is someone who moves or balances high above the ground. So to do something acrobatically is to do it with skill, quick balance, or clever moves, like an acrobat.