Meaning of 'classical'

adjective

of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture

Synonyms: classic

adjective

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures

Example: "classical mythology"

Synonyms: classic Greco-Roman Graeco-Roman Hellenic

adjective

of recognized authority or excellence

Synonyms: classic definitive authoritative

adjective

(language) having the form used by ancient standard authors

Example: "classical Greek"

adjective

of or relating to the study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome

Example: "a classical scholar"

noun

traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste

Synonyms: classical music serious music