classical
adjective (CULTURE) /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/Definition
› belonging to or relating to the culture of ancient Rome and Greece: the classical world classical literature → See also neoclassicalAncient history: before 500 AD classically /-i/ adverb › She is a classically trained dancer. The dress combines stylish lines with an attractive floral print for a classically feminine look. a classically beautiful faceCustom, tradition and conformitySamples and examplesVery and extremeComplete and wholeIntensifying expressions
(Definition of classical adjective (CULTURE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- ancient adjective
- antiquity noun
- archaic adjective
- charioteer noun
- cromlech noun
- dolmen noun
- forum noun (ANCIENT ROME)
- hieroglyph noun
- legion noun (SOLDIERS)
- mummify verb
- necropolis noun
- palaeo- prefix
- paleo- prefix
- pharaoh noun
- Roman adjective
- Roman noun
- Romano- prefix
- sarcophagus noun
- Saturnalia noun
- the Pyramids noun
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