Antonyms for classic


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : klas-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ˈklæs ɪk


Definition of classic

Origin :
  • 1610s, "of the highest class; approved as a model," from French classique (17c.), from Latin classicus "relating to the (highest) classes of the Roman people," hence, "superior," from classis (see class). Originally in English, "of the first class;" meaning "belonging to standard authors of Greek and Roman antiquity" is attested from 1620s.
  • adj characteristic, regular
  • noun model
Example sentences :
  • The loose, flowing robe of her daily wear is of classic grace and dignity.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • We get "inside of" any classic work of literature only by this spirit of surrender.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
  • But it served her purpose as no classic mould would have done.
  • Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
  • Instead, I'd suggest that you give us a classic, say, every six months.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • After this, let us hear no more of the sculptures of classic Greece.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 4, April 23, 1870 » by Various
  • He had the classic style, accurate, evenly balanced, and supple.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • There was a touch of classic grace, too, in the girl's figure and her dress.
  • Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair
  • But Straws was not called upon to emulate this classic example.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • But this was while conning, in cold weather, the classic tale of Troilus and Cressid.
  • Extract from : « The Balladists » by John Geddie
  • Was it Caspar Dennett and his classic profile that had angered him into the confession?
  • Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker

Synonyms for classic

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