Etymology

From ballet +‎ -icCategory:English terms suffixed with -ic#BALLETIC.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌbəˈlɛtɪk/, /ˌbæˈlɛtɪk/Category:English 3-syllable words#BALLETICCategory:English 3-syllable words#BALLETICCategory:English terms with IPA pronunciation#BALLETIC

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  Category:English terms with audio pronunciation#BALLETIC
• Rhymes: -ɛtɪkCategory:Rhymes:English/ɛtɪk#BALLETICCategory:Rhymes:English/ɛtɪk/3 syllables#BALLETIC

Adjective

balletic (comparative more balletic, superlative most balletic)Category:English lemmas#BALLETICCategory:English adjectives#BALLETICCategory:English entries with incorrect language header#BALLETICCategory:Pages with entries#BALLETICCategory:Pages with 1 entry#BALLETIC

1. Pertaining to or suitable for ballet.
   • 2022 September 22, Russell Fuller, “Roger Federer retires: Swiss great played tennis with a balletic grace beyond modern compare”, in BBC Sport‎:

     Federer […] played the game with a balletic grace beyond modern compare. He had balance and coordination in spades; he had an iron forehand with a velvet touch; and the footwork of Muhammad Ali.

     Category:English terms with quotations#BALLETIC