classically

adverb

clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈkla-si-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce classically (audio)
1
: in a classic or classical manner
classically exact forms of the dance
classically trained
2
a
: in classic or traditional circumstances : typically
classically, the whole fish is stuffed
b
: as a classic example
classically bad writing

Examples of classically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And this season, those items at the top of our shopping list include pairs of minimalist mesh flats, classically cool driving loafers, red hot Mary Janes, and retro sneakers. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024 The dancing is abstract and classically based, with no narrative and few outward signs of violence and death. Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024 Affordable and classically stylish, the big pieces (and even more new accessories) will be right at home in any house. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 The answer is in part to be found in a fact that Frum notes but finds puzzling: that active bigotry in Wilson’s era was more commonly found among progressives and economic populists than among classically liberal conservatives such as Lodge. Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 Feb. 2024 Dex is the campus heartthrob, a classically handsome, posh Londoner who majored in partying and is looking forward to a year of travel. TIME, 6 Feb. 2024 Perhaps none is as classically Snapchat as disappearing messages, though. Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2024 The remaking of a classically white film with a cast of Black music legends made the series more inclusive and incredibly entertaining. Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 4 Feb. 2024 Woven cane backed chairs are also classically Parisian. Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of classically was in 1646

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Cite this Entry

“Classically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classically. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

classically

adverb
clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈklas-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce classically (audio)
: in a classic or classical manner
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