neoclassical

adjective

neo·​clas·​si·​cal ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-si-kəl 

variants or less commonly neoclassic

ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sik 

: of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in literature, music, art, or architecture

neoclassicism

ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sə-ˌsi-zəm 

noun

neoclassicist

ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sə-sist 

noun or adjective

Examples of neoclassical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inside, more than 240 antiques and artworks included in the sale—neoclassical busts, paintings, vintage furnishings, and ritual objects—animate its roughly 2,500 square feet. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2026

Its distinctive mansard roof, cast-iron details and granite columns reflected the optimism of the post-Civil War era, and stand out next to its neighboring neoclassical buildings. —Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 May 2026

The museum is being restored as part of a long-term plan to overhaul the neoclassical Museum Island complex, which was built between 1830 and 1930 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. —ABC News, 4 May 2026

Stroll past palm trees, rhododendrons, and camellias, or admire the Roman bath and neoclassical palazzo (now a hotel and restaurant). —Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

neo- + classical or classic entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neoclassical

• nonclassical
• classical
• semiclassical