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Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for of or pertaining to a prototype
(attributive) Superlative for in a time or period marked by the past
Superlative for not reprehensible, blameless, without blame
Superlative for having been in existence for a very long time
Superlative for judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind
Superlative for relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra
Superlative for involving education, study, or learned knowledge
Superlative for grand or grandiose in scale or intention
Superlative for having or being of high quality, especially in a form that is traditional or pure
Superlative for meriting, or tending to provoke, deep reflection
(of food) Superlative for satisfying and sentimental in nature
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