GYMNASTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

IPA (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does gymnastic mean? 

• GYMNASTIC (adjective)
  The adjective GYMNASTIC has 2 senses:

1. vigorously active

2. of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility

  Familiarity information: GYMNASTIC used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GYMNASTIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Vigorously active

Synonyms:

acrobatic; athletic; gymnastic

Context example:

gymnastic exercises

Similar:

active (characterized by energetic activity)

Derivation:

gymnastics (a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

gymnastic horse

Pertainym:

gymnastics (a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility)

Derivation:

gymnastics (a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility)

 Context examples 

Yes, she's undoubtedly gymnastic in the externals of music, but the intrinsic spirit of music is unguessed by her.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

Or you might do something special for your child at this time, such as to choose a good camp for your young son or commit to a summer of gymnastic lessons for your daughter.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Being only 'a glorious human boy', of course he frolicked and flirted, grew dandified, aquatic, sentimental, or gymnastic, as college fashions ordained, hazed and was hazed, talked slang, and more than once came perilously near suspension and expulsion.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)