classic

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Synonyms: classis, clastic, class c, classi, classie, classix

Antonyms: classis, clastic, class c, classi, classie, classix

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Adjective

1. Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
2. Exemplary of a particular [[style]]; defining a [[class]] or category; [[typical]]; [[archetypical]]; [[epitomic]].
3. Exhibiting [[timeless]] [[quality]] and [[excellence]].
4. Characteristic of or from the [[past]]; [[old]]; [[retro]]; [[vintage]].
5. Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.
6. [[traditional|Traditional]]; [[original]].
7. {{lb|en|informal}} Humorously [[ironic]] or [[apposite]].

Noun

1. A perfect and/or early [[example]] of a particular [[style]].
2. An artistic work of lasting [[worth]], such as a film or song; a work of enduring excellence.
3. The [[author]] of such a work.
4. A major, long-standing sporting [[event]].
5. {{lb|en|dated}} One learned in the [[literature]] of [[Ancient Greece]] and [[Ancient Rome]]; a [[student]] of [[classical]] literature.

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