classic
word
/ˈkɫæsɪk/
KLA-sik
/klˈæsɪk/
KLA-sik
Definition
Something classic is traditional, well-known, and admired over time. It can also describe a perfect or very typical example of something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for books, films, songs, clothes, cars, and designs. 'A classic' as a noun means a famous work or item; as an adjective, it can also mean 'typical' in phrases like 'a classic mistake' or informal 'That’s classic John'.
Spanish: clásico - clásico (excelente, típico)Portuguese (BR): clássico - clássico (excelente, típico)Portuguese (PT): clássico - clássico (excelente, típico)Chinese (Simplified): 经典的 - 经典作品Chinese (Traditional): 經典的 - 經典作品Hindi: क्लासिक - उत्कृष्ट उदाहरणArabic: كلاسيكي - عمل كلاسيكيBengali: ক্লাসিক - চিরায়ত - আদর্শRussian: классический - классикаJapanese: クラシック - 定番Vietnamese: kinh điển - cổ điểnKorean: 고전적인 - 클래식Turkish: klasikUrdu: کلاسک - روایتیIndonesian: klasik
Example Sentences
This is a classic movie from the 1990s.
basic
She wore a classic black dress to the party.
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Forgetting your keys on the table is a classic mistake.
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That song is a classic—everyone knows the words.
natural
He showed up late again? That's classic Mike.
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We went with a classic white-and-wood kitchen design.
natural