gymnastically
In tumbling fashion
Gymnastically describes doing something in the manner of a gymnast—with agility, flexibility, or acrobatic skill.
The word applies both to literal physical feats She gymnastically vaulted over the fence and to figurative contortions: He gymnastically avoided answering the question, suggesting nimble evasion or mental flexibility.
Quick and light-moving
- litheSupple and graceful
- acrobaticInvolving spectacular physical feats
- suppleFlexing without damage
- flexibleAble to bend freely
dexterous · lissome · spry · lightfooted · coordinated · sprightly · bendy · twisty
Secure storage chamber
- pommel horseHandled gymnastics apparatus
- uneven barsStaggered horizontal rails apparatus
- floor exerciseApparatus-free gymnastics event
- ringsCircular bands worn
parallel bars · high bar · balance beam · tumbling · routine · dismount · apparatus · mat
Graceful, unshakable calm
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- fluidityState of flowing freely
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
precision · rhythm · expressiveness · choreography · lyricism · lightness · effortlessness · harmony
Contractile body tissue
- coreCentral essential portion
- calisthenicsEquipment-free resistance exercises
- pullupSelf-hoisting bar exercise
- handstandInverted balance on palms
iron cross · press · stamina · endurance · conditioning · bodyweight · resistance · grip strength
nimble
Quick and light-moving
flexible · dexterous · lissome · spry · lightfooted · coordinated · sprightly · bendy · twisty · fleet
vault
Secure storage chamber
- pommel horseHandled gymnastics apparatus
- uneven barsStaggered horizontal rails apparatus
- floor exerciseApparatus-free gymnastics event
rings · parallel bars · high bar · balance beam · tumbling · routine · dismount · apparatus · mat · springboard
poise
Graceful, unshakable calm
finesse · precision · rhythm · expressiveness · choreography · lyricism · lightness · effortlessness · harmony · beauty
muscles
Contractile body tissue
- coreCentral essential portion
- calisthenicsEquipment-free resistance exercises
- pullupSelf-hoisting bar exercise
handstand · iron cross · press · stamina · endurance · conditioning · bodyweight · resistance · grip strength · explosive power
Olympics
Global athletic contest
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- medalistCompetition award recipient
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
all-around · score · qualifier · finals · judge · routine · team · deduction · execution · coach
gymnasticallyclumsily
In an uncoordinated manner
awkwardly · ungracefully · gracelessly · ungainly · inelegantly
gymnasticallyslowly
At reduced speed
sluggishly · ponderously · laboriously · heavily · lethargically
gymnastics, gymnast, gymnasium, gymnastic, gymnasts, rhythmic gymnastics