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Synonyms for classic

Most common

classical pure refined polished

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

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

Example sentences

  • classical My sister likes classical music no less than I do.
  • refined We cater to you, the customer with refined taste.
  • polished When did the Japanese start eating polished rice?
  • standard There's a standard lamp in the corner of the room.
  • typical The typical Japanese person doesn't speak English.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
classicrising
classicalsteady
refinedsteady
polishedsteady
standardsteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
pure1
5 letters
pyore
6 letters
chaste1
7 letters
typical3, generic3, refined2
8 letters
standard2, superior4, polished2
9 letters
classical3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (typical3 = 3 syllables).

In other languages

Français
classique
Italiano
classico
Español
clásico
Deutsch
klassisch