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

Stuffed shells classically employ the oversized sort, each piece of pasta as big as a baby’s fist. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

The movie features several spectacular set pieces, some of which defy gravity and credulity, but at its heart, The Fugitive is a classically satisfying mystery in the Agatha Christie tradition. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

Most layers are solvable classically today and already create measurable value. — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

In 2007, Kate accented classically preppy pieces with slouchy suede boots, a boho staple of the time. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 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