'Classic' definitions:
Definition of 'classic'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation" [syn: authoritative, classical, classic, definitive]
adjective
Of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture; "classic Cinese pottery" [syn: classical, classic] [ant: nonclassical]
adjective
Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures; "classical mythology"; "classical [syn: classical, classic, Greco-Roman, Graeco-Roman, Hellenic]
noun
A creation of the highest excellence
noun
An artist who has created classic works
Definition of 'Classic'
From: GCIDE
- Classic \Clas"sic\ (kl[a^]s"s[i^]k), Classical \Clas"sic*al\, a. [L. classicus relating to the classes of the Roman people, and especially to the frist class; hence, of the first rank, superior, from classis class: cf. F. classique. See Class, n.]
- 1. Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art. [1913 Webster]
- Give, as thy last memorial to the age, One classic drama, and reform the stage. --Byron. [1913 Webster]
- Mr. Greaves may justly be reckoned a classical author on this subject [Roman weights and coins]. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, esp. 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. [1913 Webster]
- Though throned midst Latium's classic plains. --Mrs. Hemans. [1913 Webster]
- The epithet classical, as applied to ancient authors, is determined less by the purity of their style than by the period at which they wrote. --Brande & C. [1913 Webster]
- He [Atterbury] directed the classical studies of the undergraduates of his college. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined; as, a classical style. [1913 Webster]
- Classical, provincial, and national synods. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- Classicals orders. (Arch.) See under Order. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Classic'
From: GCIDE
- Classic \Clas"sic\, n.
- 1. A work of acknowledged excellence and authority, or its author; -- originally used of Greek and Latin works or authors, but now applied to authors and works of a like character in any language. [1913 Webster]
- In is once raised him to the rank of a legitimate English classic. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- 2. One learned in the literature of Greece and Rome, or a student of classical literature. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'classic'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- ageless,
- ancient literature,
- archetypal,
- archetype,
- art object,
- belles lettres,
- best seller,
- book,
- bound book,
- brainchild,
- bric-a-brac,
- capital,
- champion,
- classical,
- classical music,
- classics,
- coloring book,
- composition,
- concert music,
- concertino,
- concerto,
- concerto grosso,
- contemporary literature,
- creation,
- deathless,
- definitive,
- definitive work,
- design,
- enduring,
- epitome,
- erotic literature,
- erotica,
- excellent,
- exemplar,
- exemplary,
- famous,
- fine,
- first-rate,
- folio,
- folk literature,
- French literature,
- great work,
- grotesque,
- hardback,
- humane letters,
- ideal,
- immortal,
- juvenile,
- juvenile book,
- kitsch,
- leading,
- legendary,
- letters,
- limp-cover book,
- literature,
- longhair music,
- magnum opus,
- master,
- masterpiece,
- masterwork,
- medieval literature,
- mirror,
- mobile,
- model,
- museum piece,
- national literature,
- nonbook,
- notable,
- notebook,
- noteworthy,
- novel,
- nude,
- obscene literature,
- old master,
- opus,
- opuscule,
- opusculum,
- outstanding,
- paperback,
- paradigm,
- paradigmatic,
- paragon,
- pasticcio,
- pastiche,
- pattern of perfection,
- picture book,
- piece,
- piece of virtu,
- playbook,
- pocket book,
- polite literature,
- pop literature,
- popular literature,
- pornographic literature,
- pornography,
- prayer book,
- prime,
- production,
- prototypal,
- prototype,
- prototypical,
- psalmbook,
- psalter,
- pseudonymous literature,
- publication,
- quintessence,
- quintessential,
- Renaissance literature,
- representative,
- republic of letters,
- rhapsody,
- scatological literature,
- semiclassical music,
- serial,
- serious literature,
- sinfonietta,
- sketchbook,
- soft-cover,
- songbook,
- stabile,
- standard,
- standard work,
- statue,
- still life,
- storybook,
- study,
- superior,
- symphonia,
- symphonic music,
- symphonic ode,
- symphony,
- time-honored,
- timeless,
- title,
- tome,
- tone poem,
- top,
- top-notch,
- tour de force,
- trade book,
- travel literature,
- underground literature,
- undying,
- venerable,
- very model,
- virtu,
- volume,
- wisdom literature,
- work,
- work of art,
- writing
Words containing 'Classic'
- Classical,
- Classicalism,
- Classicality,
- Classically,
- Classicalness,
- Classicism,
- classicize,
- classics,
- Classicals orders,
- classic hemochromatosis,
- classical Sanskrit,
- classical architecture,
- classical ballet,
- classical conditioning,
- classical greek,
- classical haemophilia,
- classical hemophilia,
- classical latin,
- classical mechanics,
- classical music,
- classical mythology,
- classical scholar,
- classical style,
- Classical tripos examination