classically

adverb

clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈkla-si-k(ə-)lē 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The actress and producer kept her look classically chic with a pair of black, closed-toe pumps. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025

The cast, often performing multiple roles across generations, seemed at ease moving in and out of pop and classically trained sound production, with notable performances by the tenor Michael Kuhn and the bass-baritone Paul Chwe MinChul An. —Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025

Classic Curls Not one to stray from what works, Marilyn Monroe wears her bridal bombshell blonde chop pinned up into classically romantic curls, her coif covered with a chin-length wedding veil. 16. —Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024

Another person unfavorably compared Sanchez to First Lady Melania Trump, who donned a classically elegant dark navy coat and wide-brimmed hat. —Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

classically

adverb

clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈklas-i-k(ə-)lē 

: in a classic or classical manner