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Comparative for being the authoritative or definitive source of, or reference for
“I begin this investigation by following the fate of perhaps the most influential classical text on generosity, Seneca's De Beneficiis.”
Comparative for of, or related to, classic literature, especially ancient Greek or Roman
“Angelica was inspired by the classical tale of Hercules choosing between Pleasure and Virtue.”
Comparative for representing an exemplary or accepted standard, form or style with a long-established tradition
“The concert started in full-on classical style, before being broken up by a small foray into traditional Irish songs.”
Comparative for of, or in, a restrained conservative style
“Americans in the 20th and 21st centuries rejected high Victorian design and sought the simple classical lines of Queen Anne and Federal furniture.”
Comparative for having an impressively refined or elegant quality
“His eloquence, which was of the most classical and impressive character, was always most readily exercised by him on every question that regarded the welfare of his native country.”
Comparative for of or pertaining to a prototype
(attributive) Comparative for in a time or period marked by the past
Comparative for not reprehensible, blameless, without blame
Comparative for having been in existence for a very long time
Comparative for judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind
Comparative for relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra
Comparative for involving education, study, or learned knowledge
Comparative for grand or grandiose in scale or intention
Comparative for having or being of high quality, especially in a form that is traditional or pure
Comparative for meriting, or tending to provoke, deep reflection
(of food) Comparative for satisfying and sentimental in nature
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