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

Culpo followed in her parents' footsteps and was classically trained on the cello as a child. —Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026

Nicole Kidman also attended the event in a sheer white skirt suit, a modern take on the classically demure Chanel aesthetic. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026

As one commentator notes, they were sheltered for sure but not entirely sequestered — they were classically trained, knew what pop music was, and Dot, in particular was a big fan of Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026

But the most classically stylish amount of scruff to have is none at all. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026

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