Classic
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. It refers to something typical or traditional, serving as a standard example.
“Pride and Prejudice is considered a classic of English literature.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈklæ.sɪk/
Syllables
clas·sic
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Antonyms
nonclassical
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Contains double S; note the -IC ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; versatile adjective with double S for parallel plays
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