gymnastic
1 of 2adjective
gym·nas·tic jim-ˈna-stik 
: of or relating to gymnastics : athletic
gymnastically
jim-ˈna-sti-k(ə-)lē
adverb gymnastic
2 of 2noun
1
gymnastics jim-ˈna-stiks plural in form but singular in construction
plural in form but singular in construction a
: physical exercises designed to develop strength and coordination
b
: a competitive sport in which individuals perform optional and prescribed acrobatic feats mostly on special apparatus in order to demonstrate strength, balance, and body control
2
: an exercise in intellectual or artistic dexterity
my earlier philosophic study had been an intellectual gymnastic
John Dewey
John Deweymental gymnastics
3
: a physical feat or contortion
the gymnastics necessary for the killer to have swung from the fire escape E. D. Radin
E. D. Radin
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2022 Lee's epic flip isn't the first time an Olympic gold medalist has added some gymnastic flare to a first pitch, however. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 On Tuesday, a video of the practice went viral when gymnastic team member Zyia, who goes by the username @zyiaalexys, posted a clip of her teammates practicing their backflips, stretches and runs. Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2022 The Utes women’s gymnastic team is a national power with multiple Olympians on the roster. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 June 2022 Known for gymnastic routines that celebrate Black culture and pride, Dennis has been applauded by Gabrielle Union, Alicia Keys, First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, among others. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2022 For Port and his team, the biggest challenge was combining Strange's trippy sorcery with Spidey's more tactile, almost gymnastic-like style. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2022 Biles could still compete in other gymnastic events during the Olympics. Mae Anderson, Star Tribune, 29 July 2021 Oklahoma is the nation’s top softball program and among the best in gymnastic and men’s golf. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2021 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 19 May 2020 Recreational activities include gymnastics, dance, cheerleading and martial arts. Fox News, 18 May 2020 Simone Biles is synonymous with gymnastics, as was the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. with NASCAR. Matt Wyatt, ExpressNews.com, 16 May 2020 The 12 teams recognized for 2018-19 are men's and women's basketball, beach volleyball, women's cross country, men's and women's golf, women's gymnastics, women's soccer, women's swimming, men's and women's tennis and women's water polo. Jeff Metcalfe, azcentral, 12 May 2020 Courtesy Growing up in Minnesota, Harrison played sports—soccer, track and field, gymnastics, and fencing—along with the flute and violin. Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, 16 Apr. 2020 The business, which teaches youngsters gymnastics, basketball, swimming and other sports throughout the year, coached more than 5,000 kids a week and employed more than 250 full- and part-time staff. Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati.com, 13 Apr. 2020 At high-level gymnastics clubs such as these, young athletes train to compete in state, national or international meets. Abigail Pesta, Time, 18 July 2019 Among the findings: During a team retreat at Lake Cumberland, some cheerleaders performed gymnastics routines that including hurling their teammates from a dock into the water while either topless or bottomless. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 18 May 2020 See More
Adjective
These girls were working out, dancing their asses off, doing gymnastic feats, back flips and all types of s--- into the splits, being beautiful, being the main character. Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2022 Lee's epic flip isn't the first time an Olympic gold medalist has added some gymnastic flare to a first pitch, however. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 On Tuesday, a video of the practice went viral when gymnastic team member Zyia, who goes by the username @zyiaalexys, posted a clip of her teammates practicing their backflips, stretches and runs. Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2022 The Utes women’s gymnastic team is a national power with multiple Olympians on the roster. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 June 2022 Known for gymnastic routines that celebrate Black culture and pride, Dennis has been applauded by Gabrielle Union, Alicia Keys, First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, among others. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2022 For Port and his team, the biggest challenge was combining Strange's trippy sorcery with Spidey's more tactile, almost gymnastic-like style. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2022 Biles could still compete in other gymnastic events during the Olympics. Mae Anderson, Star Tribune, 29 July 2021 Oklahoma is the nation’s top softball program and among the best in gymnastic and men’s golf. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2021 Noun
Soccer, gymnastics, volleyball, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s cross country all have perfect scores on their multiyear rates. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 19 May 2020 Recreational activities include gymnastics, dance, cheerleading and martial arts. Fox News, 18 May 2020 Simone Biles is synonymous with gymnastics, as was the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. with NASCAR. Matt Wyatt, ExpressNews.com, 16 May 2020 The 12 teams recognized for 2018-19 are men's and women's basketball, beach volleyball, women's cross country, men's and women's golf, women's gymnastics, women's soccer, women's swimming, men's and women's tennis and women's water polo. Jeff Metcalfe, azcentral, 12 May 2020 Courtesy Growing up in Minnesota, Harrison played sports—soccer, track and field, gymnastics, and fencing—along with the flute and violin. Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, 16 Apr. 2020 The business, which teaches youngsters gymnastics, basketball, swimming and other sports throughout the year, coached more than 5,000 kids a week and employed more than 250 full- and part-time staff. Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati.com, 13 Apr. 2020 At high-level gymnastics clubs such as these, young athletes train to compete in state, national or international meets. Abigail Pesta, Time, 18 July 2019 Among the findings: During a team retreat at Lake Cumberland, some cheerleaders performed gymnastics routines that including hurling their teammates from a dock into the water while either topless or bottomless. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 18 May 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1574, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
gymnastic
adjective
gym·nas·tic jim-ˈna-stik
: of or relating to gymnastics
gymnastics
noun
as in calisthenics
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- calisthenics
- aerobics
- athletics
- bodybuilding
- plyometrics
- activity
- body mechanics
- weight lifting
- conditioning
- workout
- isometrics
- slimnastics
- exercise
- training
- exertion
- physical therapy
- warm-up
- trimming
- toning