classical /ˈklæs.ɪ.k(ə)l/adjective 8noun 3forms 3 adjective8 •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.He [Atterbury] directed the classical studies of the undergraduates of his college. — 1853 •(of music) written as serious art, often for a large group of players, and not pop music •Of or pertaining to established principles in a discipline. •Pertaining to models of physical laws that do not take quantum or relativistic effects into account; Newtonian or Maxwellian. •Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.... Mr. Greaves, who may be justly reckoned a Classical Author on this Subject. — 1727 •Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refinedClassical, provincial, and national synods. — 1848 •Describing Western music and musicians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. •Knowledgeable or skilled in the classics; versed in the classics.But she’s not just classy; she’s classical: so deeply versed in tap tradition and technique that she has the whole of it at her command and never has to worry. — 2022 noun3 •One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist. •Ellipsis of classical music. •Ellipsis of classical chess.When I want to have fun I play blitz. When I want to go deeper and work on improving my game, I play classical and I try to do it in tournament settings. — 2015 formsclassicals · more classical · most classical