Acrobat

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.rə.bæt/

Definitions of acrobat

noun a person who performs gymnastics or other physical feats requiring skill, agility, and coordination

Example Sentences

A1 The acrobat performed amazing tricks at the circus.

A2 The acrobat balanced on a tightrope with ease.

B1 The acrobat's agility and strength were impressive during the show.

B2 The acrobat wowed the audience with their daring stunts.

C1 The acrobat's precision and grace were unmatched in the world of performance art.

C2 The renowned acrobat captivated the crowd with their breathtaking aerial maneuvers.

Examples of acrobat in a Sentence

formal The acrobat performed a series of impressive flips and twists during the circus act.

informal Did you see that acrobat doing all those crazy stunts at the show?

slang That acrobat is a total ninja on the trapeze!

figurative She's an acrobat when it comes to juggling multiple tasks at work.

Grammatical Forms of acrobat

• past tense: acrobatted
• plural: acrobats
• comparative: more acrobatic
• superlative: most acrobatic
• present tense: acrobats
• future tense: will acrobat
• perfect tense: has acrobatted
• continuous tense: is acrobating
• singular: acrobat
• positive degree: acrobatic
• infinitive: to acrobat
• gerund: acrobating
• participle: acrobating

Origin and Evolution of acrobat

First Known Use: 1827 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acrobat' originated from the Greek word 'akrobatos', meaning 'walking on tiptoe' or 'walking on toes'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a performer skilled in balancing and tumbling, the word 'acrobat' has evolved to encompass a wide range of skilled performers who perform feats of agility and balance.