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

This may present what has classically been referred to as the nature vs. nurture phenomenon. —Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

Unlike many popular artists, she was never classically trained or in any other bands, nor was she plucked from obscurity to perform assembly-line creations. —Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025

The one-of-a-kind roadside restaurant is the creation of Chef Richard E. Long, who’s classically trained in European cooking. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025

Austin Symphony Orchestra Austin's oldest performing arts company keeps us classically cool all season long. —Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 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