classically

adverb

clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈkla-si-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce classically (audio)
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

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Stay at Tensing Pen or Rockhouse Hotel & Spa for the raw beauty of the rocky shoreline, or something more classically Caribbean like Beaches Negril for a family-friendly stay along a white-sand beach. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025 Julie King Kazakhstan-born and classically trained, Julie King is bringing a fresh perspective to modern music with her cinematic, soul-stirring sound. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025 For the Memorial Day holiday, the circus will offer a 25% discount on all seating for the weekend, and ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson, who is classically trained in opera singing, will perform the national anthem for each performance. Michele Cardon, Oc Register, 22 May 2025 This Matière Premier’s perfume is a spice-forward floral far more unique than a classically sweet, flowery fragrance. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for classically

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of classically was in 1646

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“Classically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classically. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

classically

adverb
clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈklas-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce classically (audio)
: in a classic or classical manner
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