adjective

classical

classical

I enjoy listening to classical music.

I enjoy listening to classical music.

She studies classical literature.

She studies classical literature.

((classical + noun)) relating to a traditional and formal style. He is a fan of classical art.

Synonyms: traditional, formal; Antonyms: modern, contemporary

From 'classic' + '-al' (adjective-forming suffix). Refers to the established standards of ancient Greece and Rome.

'Classical' often refers to a specific historical period or a formal style, like 'classical music' or 'classical architecture'. It's more specific than 'classic'.

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