classic

/ˈklæsɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: classics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thuộc hạng nhất hoặc liên quan đến hạng nhất, đặc biệt trong văn học hoặc nghệ thuật

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Adjective

Examples

During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over in a manner all classic authors that are extant[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đại diện cho một phong cách đặc biệt, kiểu mẫu, điển hình

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Adjective

Examples

He has a classic case of narcissism.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một ví dụ hoàn hảo hoặc sớm của một phong cách đặc biệt

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song; a work of enduring excellence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tác phẩm nghệ thuật có giá trị lâu dài, như phim hoặc bài hát

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Noun

Examples

JAMES CARTER: The man's destroying a classic!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “classic” mean?

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

Is “classic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.