clas·si·cal 
/ˈklæsɪkəl/ adjective
/ˈklæsɪkəl/ adjective 1 [more classical; most classical] : of a kind that has been respected for a long time
▪ the classical [=traditional] idea of beauty ▪ classical ballet 2 : of or relating to the ancient Greek and Roman world and especially to its language, literature, art, etc.
▪ the classical [=ancient] and medieval worlds ▪ classical literature/art ▪ the classical tradition ▪ a classical scholar 3 : relating to music in a European tradition that includes opera and symphony and that is generally considered more serious than other kinds of music
▪ classical music/composers 4 : teaching ideas about literature, art, science, etc., rather than practical skills
▪ a classical curriculum/education 5 : very typical : classic
▪ a classical example of propaganda ▪ the classical symptoms of the disease
▪ the classical [=traditional] idea of beauty ▪ classical ballet
▪ the classical [=ancient] and medieval worlds ▪ classical literature/art ▪ the classical tradition ▪ a classical scholar
▪ classical music/composers
▪ a classical curriculum/education
▪ a classical example of propaganda ▪ the classical symptoms of the disease
— clas·si·cal·ly /ˈklæsɪkli/ adverb
▪ a classically trained actress [=an actress who was trained in traditional methods of acting] ▪ a classically furnished house ▪ Symptoms classically include fatigue and muscle soreness.
/ˈklæsɪkli/ adverb ▪ a classically trained actress [=an actress who was trained in traditional methods of acting] ▪ a classically furnished house ▪ Symptoms classically include fatigue and muscle soreness.
