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

Any pearl that is not classically and symmetrically spherical is a baroque pearl. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026

Few do classically chic as well as Kate Middleton, and her all-white outfit is proof. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 12 July 2026

Using a seamless combination of FaceTime calls, CCTV and news footage, and investigators’ video evidence, Aneesh Chaganty weaves a riveting, anxious, and classically creepy found footage movie that puzzles until its final moments. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

The standard rooms and suites are more compact, but still classically French and filled with natural light. — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 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