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

But in the murky intermediate regime, the full quantum complexity of each electron plays a role, and the problem is classically intractable. —IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026

The International Skating Union didn’t allow performers to skate to songs with lyrics (even gibberish ones) until 2014, aiming to attract younger, less classically inclined viewers. —Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026

The choruses are big and accessible, the melodies classically beautiful, their themes universal. —Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026

The 155 guest rooms and suites, freshened up since their rock and roll days, have wood floors with the Hotel Chelsea monogram now inlaid; the sun dapples through ivory eyelet fabric on the windows; and the bathrooms are classically done with light and dark grey marble accentuated by bronze details. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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