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Definition of balletic
balletic
/bæˈlɛt.ɪk/
bal · let · ic
Adverb:balletically
balletic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Exhibiting the fluid grace, poise, and precision associated with a ballet dancer.
Example
"The gymnast executed a series of balletic leaps across the floor mat."
2
Relating to or characteristic of ballet.
Example
"The choreographer incorporated traditional balletic techniques into the contemporary dance piece."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 20th century from 'ballet' (borrowed from French, ultimately from Italian 'balletto', a diminutive of 'ballo' meaning 'dance') combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Balletic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/balletic