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

Known primarily for sculpting the neoclassical Bethesda Fountain in New York City’s Central Park, Stebbins also created deeply personal works, including an 1870 bust of Cushman, which features among 14 works on display at Huntington’s Heckscher Museum of Art. —Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025

The renderings also evoke the neoclassical architectural style favored by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. —Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025

St George's Hall Another major Liverpool site that received some screen time in House of Guinness was St George's Hall, a mid-19th-century neoclassical public building situated in the center of the city. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025

Now, the neoclassical structure is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum counting 57 of Orozco’s frescoes. —David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

neo- + classical or classic entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neoclassical

• nonclassical
• classical
• semiclassical