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

Now, Diesel has confirmed that Fast and Furious will end the long journey classically by satisfying the three wishes that fans made. —Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025

What does that mean? Before going abroad, Ishii was classically trained and served as a sous chef at one of the top authentic Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto called Arashiyama Kitcho. —Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Harper is not a classically explosive player, but his ability to get to the rim and finish or dish to the open man should pair beautifully with Wemby, as well as with players on the wing such as Devin Vassell. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025

Just take it from Olivia Munn: The mom of two attended Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women's Filmmaker Program in a classically stylish button-down shirt and retro flare jeans, a style that other A-listers like Jennifer Lopez have sported this season, too. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 June 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