adjective Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
adjective Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class or category; typical; archetypical; epitomic.
He has a classic case of narcissism.
adjective Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a classic 1960 novel by Harper Lee.
adjective Characteristic of or from the past; old; retro; vintage.
watching classic movies as a hobby
adjective Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.
adjective Traditional; original.
Users who dislike the new visual layout can return to classic mode.
adjective Humorously ironic or apposite.
It was classic—the way she slipped on a banana peel while she was telling us all to be careful!
noun A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.