classic

clas-sic · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Judged over time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

  2. 2.

    A work of art, literature, or music of recognized excellence.

  3. 3.

    Typical; representing a perfect example.

  4. 4.

    A major sports event.

  5. 5.

    Simple and elegant in style; not affected by changes in fashion.

Forms

plural: classics

Related words

Antonyms: contemporary, modern, novel
See also: classical, classics, timeless
Synonyms: archetypal, definitive, timeless, traditional

Etymology

From Latin classicus ("of the first class, of the highest rank"), from classis ("class, division").