neoclassical
adjective/ˌnioʊˈklæsɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #15,880 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
relating to a revival or adaptation of classical Greek and Roman styles in art, architecture, or music.
Example sentence
The government building was designed in neoclassical style, with tall columns and a grand marble facade.
Synonyms & related words
- classical
- traditional
- greco-roman
- antiquarian
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