adjective

classical

classical

I enjoy listening to classical music.

I enjoy listening to classical music.

She studied classical literature at university.

She studied classical literature at university.

This is a classical example of poor design.

This is a classical example of poor design.

classical ((noun)) modifies a noun She loves classical architecture.

Synonyms: traditional, standard, typical; Antonyms: modern, contemporary

From Latin 'classicus' (belonging to the highest class of citizens), later applied to literature. The suffix '-al' makes it an adjective.

Think of a 'classic' car, but 'classical' music. It refers to a specific, highly regarded historical style.

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