classic
classic definition
clas·sic (klas′ik)
adjective
- of the highest class; being a model of its kind; excellent; standard; authoritative; established a classic example of expressionism
- classical (senses & )
- of or having a style that is balanced, formal, objective, restrained, regular, simple, etc.
- famous or well-known, esp. as being traditional or typical a classic court case
- ☆ Informal continuing in fashion because of its simple style: said of an article of apparel
Etymology: L classicus, relating to the (highest) classes of the Roman people, hence, superior < classis, class
noun
- a writer, artist, etc. or a literary or artistic work, generally recognized as excellent, authoritative, etc.
- the works produced by the outstanding authors of ancient Greece and Rome: usually with the
- the field of study dealing with these works and with ancient Greek and Latin her major is classics
- ☆ a famous traditional or typical event the Kentucky Derby is a racing classic
- ☆ Informal a suit, dress, etc. that is classic in style
- ☆ Informal an automobile of the period 1925-42
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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