glissade
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɡlɪˈsɑːd/
KK: /glɪˈsɑd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To glide smoothly over a surface, often used in dance or skiing.
Example
She performed a beautiful glissade across the stage during her ballet recital.
Tense Forms
Past: glissaded
Past Participle: glissaded
Conversation
I saw a dancer glissade across the stage last night.
That sounds beautiful! What style was it?
It was ballet, and the way she moved was so graceful.
I love watching ballet; the glissade really adds elegance to the performance.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
slide
glide
sweep
Antonyms
stumble
trip
fall
noun
Definition
A smooth and controlled sliding movement, often used when going down a steep icy or snowy slope, or as a gliding step in ballet.
Example
The dancer performed a beautiful glissade across the stage.
Conversation
Did you see that amazing glissade the dancer did last night?
Yeah! It was so smooth and graceful.
I wish I could do a glissade like that.
Root Explanation
Glissade comes from the French verb 'glisser' (meaning to glide or slip) and the suffix '-ade' (indicating an action or process). The word 'glissade' refers to the action of gliding or slipping smoothly, particularly in skiing or dance.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone 'gliding' ('glisser') smoothly across the snow or floor — that's what a glissade means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.