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

Examples of classically in a Sentence

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Symptoms of a heart attack vary widely in type, intensity, and onset, but classically include one or more of the following:567 Chest pain or discomfort that is typically left-sided or located in the center of the chest. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025 Overall, food at the fair is big, filling and classically delicious. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025 For those who like their Superman classically drawn, Gunn’s film will probably seem too irreverent and messy. Jake Coyle, Mercury News, 10 July 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for classically

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
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 15 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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