Word CLASSICAL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

classical

🇺🇸 [ˈklæsɪkəl]

Meanings

Referring to the culture, art, and traditions of ancient Greece and Rome, or the music and architecture inspired by these cultures. Classical can also describe something that adheres to established standards of excellence and tradition.

Examples

• He studied classical literature and philosophy in university.
• The concert featured classical music by Beethoven.
• The building's classical architecture is admired for its symmetry.

Synonyms

traditional • historic • ancient

Antonyms

modern • contemporary • avant-garde