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classical adjective [ ˈklasɪk(ə)l ]

• relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture.
• "classical mythology"
Similar: ancient Greek, Grecian, Hellenic, Attic, Latin, ancient Roman,
• representing an exemplary standard within a traditional and long-established form or style.
• "classical ballet"
Similar: traditional, long-established, serious, highbrow, heavyweight, symphonic, concert, heavy,
Opposite: modern,
Origin: late 16th century (in the sense ‘outstanding of its kind’): from Latin classicus ‘belonging to a class’ (see classic) + -al.


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