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classic
[klas-ik]
adjective
of the first or highest quality, class, or rank.
a classic piece of work.
serving as a standard, model, or guide.
the classic method of teaching arithmetic.
of or relating to Greek and Roman antiquity, especially with reference to literature and art.
modeled upon or imitating the style or thought of ancient Greece and Rome.
The 17th and 18th centuries were obsessed with classic ideals.
of or adhering to an established set of artistic or scientific standards or methods.
a classic example of mid-Victorian architecture.
basic; fundamental.
the classic rules of warfare.
of enduring interest, quality, or style.
a classic design; classic clothes.
of literary or historical renown.
the classic haunts of famous writers.
traditional or typical.
a classic comedy routine.
definitive.
the classic reference work on ornithology.
of or relating to automobiles distinguished by elegant styling, outstanding engineering, and fine workmanship that were built between about 1925 and 1948.
noun
an author or a literary work of the first rank, especially one of demonstrably enduring quality.
an author or literary work of ancient Greece or Rome.
(the) classics, the literature and languages of ancient Greece and Rome.
an artist or artistic production considered a standard.
a work that is honored as definitive in its field.
His handbook on mushrooms is a classic.
something noteworthy of its kind and worth remembering.
His reply was a classic.
an article, as of clothing, unchanging in style.
Her suit was a simple classic.
a typical or traditional event, especially one that is considered to be highly prestigious or the most important of its kind.
The World Series is the fall classic of baseball.
Archaic., a classicist.
classic
/ ˈklæsɪk /
adjective
of the highest class, esp in art or literature
serving as a standard or model of its kind; definitive
adhering to an established set of rules or principles in the arts or sciences
a classic proof
characterized by simplicity, balance, regularity, and purity of form; classical
of lasting interest or significance
continuously in fashion because of its simple and basic style
a classic day dress
noun
an author, artist, or work of art of the highest excellence
a creation or work considered as definitive
horse racing
any of the five principal races for three-year-old horses in Britain, namely the One Thousand Guineas, Two Thousand Guineas, Derby, Oaks, and Saint Leger
a race equivalent to any of these in other countries
Other Word Forms
- nonclassic adjective
- preclassic adjective
- quasi-classic adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of classic1
Example Sentences
Fallon is also a producer on NBC’s version of the classic game show “Password,” which has been ordered for a third season.
Perhaps wisely, Blazy didn't stray too far from Chanel's classic look with his first collection, which was marked by stylish tweaks to the fashion giant's blouses, suits and tweeds.
Washington, D.C., resident David Herr, who restores classic cars, recently ordered an auto part from Belgium for about $200.
Epic, like a poster for a classic western film.
"There is a buoyant car culture in London - a street culture, a classic culture, a super car, hyper car culture, it's all there... I just think the concept of the automotive is considered dirty."
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