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

After waiting out a two-hour fog delay, Jamesplayed a classically consistent round, getting around the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course with two birdies, one bogey and 15 pars on the way to 1-under 69. —From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2026

Instead of feeling overly scrambled, the colorblocking feels classically preppy. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 June 2026

Scary Movie released in theaters on Friday, treating fans after a long hiatus to classically raunchy, Wayans-style send-ups of films like Get Out, Sinners, and M3GAN, all of which were glimpsed in teasers and trailers leading up to the premiere. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

Team them with tees and sneakers for classically cool looks this summer, or dress them up with breezy blouses and ballet flats. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 May 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