classically
adverb/ˈklæsɪkli/
Frequency rank: #13,143 most common English word
Meaning
in a manner that follows traditional or established styles, especially those of ancient Greece or Rome.
Example sentence
The building was classically designed, with tall columns and a grand entrance.
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