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

Villa Valguarnera is located in the central square of Bagheria, just a few miles from Palermo, and is one of the earliest examples of neoclassical architecture. —Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026

Best Hotels & Resorts The Promissory Hotel This boutique property is housed in a 1912 bank building with striking neoclassical design and 27 rooms, including loft-style abodes and two-bedroom suites. —Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

Its design is neoclassical in the extreme, with golden eagles and an angelic, Statue of Liberty-esque figure at its apex. —Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 June 2026

The building was once a billionaire’s mansion, a neoclassical estate surrounded by vineyards and a reserve forest. —Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 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