classically

adverb clas·si·cal·ly \ ˈkla-si-k(ə-)lē \

Updated on: 14 May 2018

Definition of classically

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 same goes for the fried chicken entree ($27.75), a classically simple southern preparation of half a bird encased in a fantastic crust.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Pat's Steakhouse in Clifton Heights is full of Louisville nostalgia," 2 May 2018
Yet the Keynesians’ heavy-handed approach never sat well with classically minded economists.

— The Economist, "Economists still lack a proper understanding of business cycles," 19 Apr. 2018
Eyes are classically thought of as these remarkably complex structures.

— jennifer earl, Fox News, "Four-eyed lizard roamed the Earth 49 million years ago, researchers say," 2 Apr. 2018
The mysterious magnetism of Peeps — marshmallow confections that come in many forms, most classically the police-tape-yellow chick — has spawned not just an industry but a following.

— josh gohlke, San Francisco Chronicle, "Last Word: An unhappy Easter at Peeps," 30 Mar. 2018
The highlight of the five-story classically designed building will be crooner Michael Feinstein's nightclub, a cabaret dinner-and-music venue similar to his Club 54 Below in Manhattan.

— chris sikich, Indianapolis Star, "Carmel's financing, ownership, of $40 million luxury hotel creates the opportunity for risk or reward," 25 Mar. 2018
As much of a character as the flesh-and-blood folks is Giacometti's classically cluttered studio.

— kenneth turan, latimes.com, "Geoffrey Rush dazzles as an artist wrestling with self-doubt in Stanley Tucci's 'Final Portrait'," 22 Mar. 2018
Noam Pikelny, as an example, is a finalist for best bluegrass album with Universal Favorite, a solo banjo effort that mixes traditional 'grass and folk with cascades of classically influenced sound.

— tom roland, Billboard, "Grammys Reflect Country Music's In And Out-Of-The-Box Thinking," 23 Jan. 2018
With a penchant for head-turning suiting, the singer rarely makes an appearance without one that's classically tailored and boasts a bright color, bold print, or—this time— eye-catching glitter.

— avery matera, Teen Vogue, "Harry Styles Wears Glitter Saint Laurent Suit in Paris," 15 Mar. 2018

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in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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