classically

adverb

clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈkla-si-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce classically (audio)
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

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The classically cool Belt bag was on the wish list of many this year—including Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle—and admired for its function, but also effortless style. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024 Monos’ classically sleek Carry-on is just $255 right now, while the Carry-on Plus is down to $275. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 Instead, their electoral fortunes depend on forming coalitions with classically liberal but traditional conservatives, who oppose the populist right on trade, immigration, foreign policy and democracy. Nate Cohn, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024 He was born and raised in a Japanese restaurant family in Kobe and was trained classically at prestigious sushi restaurants. Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for classically 

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of classically was in 1646

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“Classically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classically. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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classically

adverb
clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈklas-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce classically (audio)
: in a classic or classical manner
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