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

In the second most classically Netflix-Christmas movie of the bunch, Minka Kelly — her voice pitched several octaves higher than usual — is Sydney, an American workaholic and divorced marketing girlboss tasked with acquiring small businesses for her firm. —Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025

Inside, the atmosphere was classically Parisian and artfully modern. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025

The dress also had a fine houndstooth pattern, which enhanced the classically elegant look. —Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2025

Basil and gin go classically great together, as do rosemary and vodka and mint and rum. —Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025

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