classic

classic: classic [klas′ik]

adj.

[L classicus, relating to the (highest) classes of the Roman people, hence, superior < classis,CLASS¹]

1. of the highest class; being a model of its kind; excellent; standard; authoritative; established [a classic example of expressionism]

2. CLASSICAL (senses 2 & 3)

3. of or having a style that is balanced, formal, objective, restrained, regular, simple, etc.: a term variously interpreted, generally opposed to ROMANTIC

4. famous or well-known, esp. as being traditional or typical [a classic court case ]

☆ 5. Informal continuing in fashion because of its simple style: said of an article of apparel

n.

1. a writer, artist, etc. or a literary or artistic work, generally recognized as excellent, authoritative, etc.

2. [pl.]

a) the works produced by the outstanding authors of ancient Greece and Rome: usually with the

b) [with sing. v.] the field of study dealing with these works and with ancient Greek and Latin [her major is classics ]

☆ 3. a famous traditional or typical event [the Kentucky Derby is a racing classic ]

☆ 4. Informal a suit, dress, etc. that is classic in style

☆ 5. Informal an automobile of the period 1925-42

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Synonyms:

First-rate work (of literature), work of the first class, standard work, model production, master-piece, chef d'oeuvre / First-rate, of the first class (in literature), standard, model, master, masterly / Greek or Latin, Greek and Latin, Grecian and Roman / Elegant, polished, refined, chaste, pure, Attic

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