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

Sours are classically shaken with egg whites to give them a foamy top. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026

At the kitchen’s helm is Dutch chef Richard Loeff, whose classically French menu—think steak frites, croque-monsieur, and œuf mayo—is reimagined with Kenyan produce. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Almond extract is classically used as a background flavor in traditional wedding cake recipes and in many bakery-style white or yellow cakes. —Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026

Born in Budapest, classically trained in Leipzig, Rózsa worked in Paris and London before settling in Hollywood in 1940. —Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 27 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