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

Bill Murray as Steve Zissou in The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou Coming off of his dispirited character in Rushmore and the clueless Raleigh St. Clair in Tenenbaums, Steve Zissou is the most classically Murray of the characters he’s played for Anderson. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025

Stay at Tensing Pen or Rockhouse Hotel & Spa for the raw beauty of the rocky shoreline, or something more classically Caribbean like Beaches Negril for a family-friendly stay along a white-sand beach. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025

Julie King Kazakhstan-born and classically trained, Julie King is bringing a fresh perspective to modern music with her cinematic, soul-stirring sound. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025

For the Memorial Day holiday, the circus will offer a 25% discount on all seating for the weekend, and ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson, who is classically trained in opera singing, will perform the national anthem for each performance. —Michele Cardon, Oc Register, 22 May 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