neoclassical

adjective

neo·​clas·​si·​cal ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-si-kəl How to pronounce neoclassical (audio)
variants or less commonly neoclassic
: of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in literature, music, art, or architecture
neoclassicism noun
neoclassicist noun or adjective

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Halki, Greece Halki is a small, rustic, hilly island in the Dodecanese, just 6km west of Rhodes, known for its crystal-clear waters and neoclassical architecture. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 The United States Capitol While the Capitol building is an example of neoclassical architecture, the style pulls from both Federal and Greek Revival influences. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025 For Local-Secret Spa Vibes: Four Seasons Hotel at Tower Bridge A short stroll from the Tower of London, a historic medieval castle close to Tower Bridge, this neoclassical gem whose ballroom was the site of the inaugural General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946, feels almost cinematic. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025 From an art history perspective, Ezekiel’s neoclassical artist sculptures were somewhat ill-conceived for their day. Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for neoclassical

Word History

Etymology

neo- + classical or classic entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neoclassical was in 1877

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“Neoclassical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoclassical. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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