classical
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Greek and Roman antiquity.
classically
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a word derived from
classical.
Example Sentences
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Pointedly reminiscent at times of movies by such masters as Alfred Hitchcock and Michael Mann, the film is a classically crafted, period-evocative drama of often claustrophobic emotional tension.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Stribling was also a classically trained jazz vocalist, who performed at New York City venues including the Rainbow Room, the Supper Club and the Soul Cafe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Scientists used a new error correction strategy to encode 70 logical qubits and tackle a problem considered classically intractable.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Like the Collins hit, “My Lover” sounds like it could be a cover of something old and rare, because it’s perfectly, classically constructed, with a bass line like a heartbeat, driving it along.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
When Bobby, a classically late sleeper, heard of yet another change of schedule, he protested immediately.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
