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balletic

/bæˈlɛt.ɪk/
bal · let · ic

Adverb:balletically
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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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