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balletically

balletically

1 7.4
In a graceful way like a ballet dancer
  • adverb
  • /bæˈlɛtɪkli/
: 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
49 2.8

In a smooth and beautiful way that looks controlled

is more precise and like a dancer, showing controlled, stylized elegance
elegantly
vsballetically
21 3.9

In a graceful and stylish way

is more about precise dance movement than general stylish look
daintily
vsballetically
2 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
36 2.7

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

clumsily
11 2.8

In an awkward way that shows little skill or control

How Graceful

balletically
1 7.4
gracefully
49 2.8
awkwardly
36 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.