ballet¹ /balˈā or ba-lāˈ/

1. A theatrical performance of formalized dancing with set steps, mime and fluid graceful movements
2. The art or activity of dancing in this way
3. (a suite of) music for it
4. A troupe giving such performances
5. In skiing, skating, etc, a balletic performance
6. A dance (obsolete)

balletic /bal-etˈik/ adjective

1. Of the art of ballet
2. In or similar to the style of ballet

balletˈically adverb

balletomane /-etˈō-mān/ noun

An enthusiast for ballet

balletomāˈnia noun

ballˈet-dancer noun

ballˈet-dancing noun

ballˈet-girl noun

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