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

Examples of classically in a Sentence

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The rooms All 160 rooms and suites are beautifully, classically decorated, with herringbone hardwood floors, polished marble bedside tables, and lots of fresh white linen. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 Almond extract is classically used as a background flavor in traditional wedding cake recipes and in many bakery-style white or yellow cakes. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 Born in Budapest, classically trained in Leipzig, Rózsa worked in Paris and London before settling in Hollywood in 1940. Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 Culpo followed in her parents' footsteps and was classically trained on the cello as a child. Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/classically. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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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