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Definition classic in American English

classic adjective

adjective
/ˈklæsɪk/
1

a classic song, book, play, television program, etc. is very good and has been popular and had a lot of influence for a long time

Example

William Golding's classic novel Lord of the Flies

2

a classic style of clothes, furniture, etc. is beautiful in a very simple way and will always be fashionable

Example

a classic suit

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Example

She was displaying classic symptoms of shock.

Example

Their romance is a classic case of opposites attracting.

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Example

It wasn't a classic game, but it was pretty entertaining.

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Definition classic in American English