acrobat

/ˈækroʊbæt/ or /ˈækrəbæt/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who performs acrobatic feats, especially on a trapeze or other apparatus in a circus or other public entertainment.

“The acrobat performed a daring stunt on the high wire.”

2. noun

a person who excels in gymnastic feats, such as tumbling or balancing, especially in a circus or other entertainment.

“The circus featured an acrobat who could do backflips with ease.”

3. verb

to perform acrobatic feats, especially in a circus or other public entertainment.

“The performer acrobated through the air with incredible agility.”

Synonyms

  • acro
  • gymnast
  • tumbler

Antonyms

  • clumsy
  • sedentary