empodia

/ɛmpoʊdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

In music, the raised part of a dancer’s foot when it leaves the floor in ballet or the raised heel of a dancer’s shoe.

“The ballet dancer’s em-poi-dia added to her dramatic effect on stage.”

Synonyms

  • pointe
  • raised heel

Antonyms

  • flat foot
  • grounded