classically

adverb

clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈkla-si-k(ə-)lē 

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

The steering system presented a bigger challenge, since Ward wanted to continue using a classically wide steering wheel with a thin rim. —Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025

All the while each vignette feels simultaneously familiar and alien, at once classically old-fashioned and brazenly unorthodox. —Sezin Devi Keohler, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025

These tiny pearl drop earrings have a classically stylish look that’s great for spring and summer, — and they’re plated in 14-carat gold to boot. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025

The studio took special precautions with the premiere following years of Snow White backlash, which go back as far as the casting of Zegler — who is of Colombian descent — to play the classically white princess. —Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

classically

adverb

clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈklas-i-k(ə-)lē 

: in a classic or classical manner