Transcription
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- [ba-ley, bal-ey]
- /bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ/
- /ˈbæl.eɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ba-ley, bal-ey]
- /bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ/
Definitions of balletic word
- adjective balletic If you describe someone's movements as balletic, you mean that they have some of the graceful qualities of ballet. 3
- noun balletic a classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement. 1
- noun balletic a theatrical entertainment in which ballet dancing and music, often with scenery and costumes, combine to tell a story, establish an emotional atmosphere, etc. 1
- noun balletic an interlude of ballet in an operatic performance. 1
- noun balletic a company of ballet dancers. 1
- noun balletic the musical score for a ballet: the brilliant ballets of Tchaikovsky. 1
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Origin of balletic
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < French, Middle French < Italian balletto, equivalent to ball(o) ball2 + -etto -et
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Parts of speech for Balletic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
balletic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
balletic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for balletic
adj balletic
- beautiful — A beautiful person is very attractive to look at.
- rhythmic — cadenced; rhythmical.
- shapely — having a pleasing shape, especially with reference to a woman's figure.
- tasteful — having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste: tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.
- limber — characterized by ease in bending the body; supple; lithe.
adjective balletic
- agile — Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
- lovely — charmingly or exquisitely beautiful: a lovely flower.
- practised — skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience: a practiced hand at politics.
Antonyms for balletic
adj balletic
- unattractive — providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring: an attractive personality.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- uneven — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- inelegant — not elegant; lacking in refinement, gracefulness, or good taste.
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