CLASSIC

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does classic mean? 

• CLASSIC (noun)
  The noun CLASSIC has 2 senses:

1. a creation of the highest excellence
2. an artist who has created classic works

  Familiarity information: CLASSIC used as a noun is rare.

• CLASSIC (adjective)
  The adjective CLASSIC has 2 senses:

1. characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions
2. adhering to established standards and principles

  Familiarity information: CLASSIC used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CLASSIC (noun)

Meaning:

A creation of the highest excellence

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("classic" is a kind of...):

creation (an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone)

Meaning:

An artist who has created classic works

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("classic" is a kind of...):

artist; creative person (a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination)

• CLASSIC (adjective)

Meaning:

Characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions

Similar:

classical (of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times)

Meaning:

Adhering to established standards and principles

Context example:

a classic proof

Similar:

standard (established or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence)