classic

CEFRB1

/ˈklæsɪk/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Widely accepted as an excellent and lasting example of its kind.

  2. 02

    noun

    A work that is admired and remembered for a long time.

Examples

  • I will get that classic car at all costs.

  • Milton is one of the classic writers.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈklasɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class or category; typical; archetypical; epitomic.

  2. Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.

  3. Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

More examples

In context

  • The film is now a cult classic.

  • "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a 1960 classic book by Harper Lee.

  • He has a classic case of narcissism.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From French classique, from Latin classic(us) (“relating to the classes of Roman citizenry, especially the highest”), from classis. By surface analysis, class + -ic. Piecewise doublet of classy.