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classic

классический

Meaning of classic

timeless style

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EN-UK/ˈklæsɪk/
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classic with Russian translation

classic usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

She picked a classic blouse that works for work and evenings.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

A classic pair of jeans fits every wardrobe.

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classic belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

classicklasik
shirtkemeja
skirtrok
pantscelana
trouserscelana panjang
jeansjeans
shortscelana pendek

classic synonyms

Related words worth learning together

classical
Often refers to the classical tradition (e.g., classical music) or formal, traditional styles.
timeless
Emphasizes enduring appeal across time; not tied to fashions or trends.
traditional
Highlights adherence to customs, habits or long-established practices.
elegant
Focuses on tasteful beauty, refinement and simplicity rather than historical status.
understated
Means subtle and low-key; elegance without being flashy or ornate.
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classical

Often refers to the classical tradition (e.g., classical music) or formal, traditional styles.

B1Often

Classical architecture favors symmetry and proportion.

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Emphasizes enduring appeal across time; not tied to fashions or trends.

B1Often

She prefers timeless pieces she can wear for years.

🇬🇧en

Highlights adherence to customs, habits or long-established practices.

A2Often

They had a traditional family dinner.

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Focuses on tasteful beauty, refinement and simplicity rather than historical status.

A2Often

She wore an elegant black dress to the event.

🇬🇧en

Means subtle and low-key; elegance without being flashy or ornate.

B2Rarely

He prefers an understated approach to dressing.

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iconic

Denotes something widely recognized and emblematic, often culturally significant.

B1Often

The brand's logo became iconic in the 90s.

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Emphasizes caution, conventional choices and resistance to change; not necessarily stylish in the same way.

B1Often

He likes conservative suits for work.

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Suggests cultured refinement or technical complexity; more about polish and complexity than classic status.

B2Often

The device has a sophisticated design and features.

🇬🇧en

Polished and tasteful, conveying subtle improvement or cultivation rather than historical authority.

B1Often

The menu offers refined flavours and presentation.

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Deliberately imitates styles of the past; revivalist and often nostalgic rather than classically established.

A2Often

They decorated the cafe with retro posters and furniture.

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Refers to items genuinely from a past era (or styled to look like it), often valued for age and authenticity.

A2Often

She collects vintage dresses from the 1950s.

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classic meaning: what does it mean?

timeless style

classic pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

classic is pronounced as /ˈklæsɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

classic definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She picked a classic blouse that works for work and evenings. Translation: Она выбрала классическую блузку, которая подходит и для работы, и для вечера.

Is classic part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

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Is classic part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, classic (классический) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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