classically

adverb

clas·si·cal·ly ˈkla-si-k(ə-)lē

: in a classic or classical manner

classically exact forms of the dance

classically trained

: in classic or traditional circumstances : typically

classically, the whole fish is stuffed

: as a classic example

classically bad writing

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The closest tonally and thematically to the original, Last Crusade returns the series from the dark streaks of Temple of Doom to its more classically heroic, Third Reich-smashing roots. — Frank Deruggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 According to Hancock, underfertilized petunias classically experience slow or stunted growth, chlorotic (pale) growth, and reduced flowering. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026 Midterm elections are classically a referendum on the -- on the incumbent president. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Stuffed shells classically employ the oversized sort, each piece of pasta as big as a baby’s fist. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classically

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1646, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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classically

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clas·si·cal·ly ˈklas-i-k(ə-)lē

: in a classic or classical manner

classically

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