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

Most layers are solvable classically today and already create measurable value. — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

In 2007, Kate accented classically preppy pieces with slouchy suede boots, a boho staple of the time. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

Though its surroundings are classically French, the café interior is understatedly modern, with details in wood, marble, and canework, with petrol-blue accents. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

The first wave of claims of quantum advantage came when researchers were simply excited to have hardware with enough qubits to do something that was difficult to do classically. — ArsTechnica, 30 July 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