classically

adverb

clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈkla-si-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce classically (audio)
1
: in a classic or classical manner
classically exact forms of the dance
classically trained
2
a
: in classic or traditional circumstances : typically
classically, the whole fish is stuffed
b
: as a classic example
classically bad writing

Examples of classically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead, recent third-party movements have emerged from the populist right, which was alienated by the newly liberal Democratic Party but never had a comfortable home within the classically liberal, elite Republican establishment. Nate Cohn, New York Times, 4 May 2024 Similarly, when tightening below the jaw and in the neck, surgeons should leave a greater portion of skin attached rather than freeing it up completely, as they’re classically taught to do. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 1 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for classically 

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of classically was in 1646

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“Classically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classically. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

classically

adverb
clas·​si·​cal·​ly ˈklas-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce classically (audio)
: in a classic or classical manner
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