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clas·si·cal
 classical
- pronunciation:
- klae
sih
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 l
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to ancient Greek and Roman culture.
The class is studying the gods of classical mythology this semester.The museum has a new exhibit of classical sculptures.- synonyms:
- classic
- similar words:
- ancient, archaic, Greek
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| definition 2: |
having a style resembling that of Greek and Roman art and literature, esp. including the qualities of simplicity, restraint, and balance. (Cf. romantic.)
She admired classical poetry, but she found a classical style too restraining for her own compositions. |
| definition 3: |
of or pertaining to formal music of the European tradition composed primarily for orchestra, piano, and strings, and especially to the form of this music originating in the seventeenth century. (Cf. popular, folk.)
Mozart and Beethoven were composers of classical music.We both enjoy classical music, but she prefers symphonies and I prefer chamber music.- similar words:
- highbrow, longhair, symphonic
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| contrasting words: |
modern, Romantic |
| derivations: |
classically (adv.), classicalness (n.) |
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