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classic

classic

Meaning of classic

timeless style

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British English/ˈklæsɪk/
American English/ˈklæsɪk/
Russian transcription[kləsˈit͡ɕɪskʲɪj]
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classic - классический
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classic with Russian translation

classic usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она выбрала классическую блузку, которая подходит и для работы, и для вечера.

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

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Классические джинсы подходят к любому гардеробу.

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.

classicклассический
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

classic synonyms

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What's the difference between classic / classical / timeless / traditional / elegant / understated

🇬🇧English
classic

Same word as the headword; denotes a representative, enduring model or style.

A2Very Often

That's a classic design that never goes out of style.

Это классический дизайн, который никогда не выходит из моды.

C
🇬🇧English
classical

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

B1Often

Classical architecture favors symmetry and proportion.

Классическая архитектура предпочитает симметрию и пропорции.

🇬🇧English

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

B1Often

She prefers timeless pieces she can wear for years.

Она предпочитает вечные вещи, которые можно носить годами.

🇬🇧English

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

A2Often

They had a traditional family dinner.

У них был традиционный семейный ужин.

🇬🇧English

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

A2Often

She wore an elegant black dress to the event.

На мероприятие она надела элегантное черное платье.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Rarely

He prefers an understated approach to dressing.

Он предпочитает сдержанный стиль в одежде.

I
🇬🇧English
iconic

Denotes something widely recognized and emblematic, often culturally significant.

B1Often

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

Логотип бренда стал культовым в 90-х.

🇬🇧English

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

B1Often

He likes conservative suits for work.

Он любит консервативные костюмы для работы.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Often

The device has a sophisticated design and features.

Устройство обладает утонченным дизайном и функциями.

🇬🇧English

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

B1Often

The menu offers refined flavours and presentation.

В меню — утончённые вкусы и подача.

🇬🇧English

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

A2Often

They decorated the cafe with retro posters and furniture.

Они оформили кафе ретро-плакатами и мебелью.

🇬🇧English

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.

Она собирает винтажные платья 1950-х годов.

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How to pronounce classic and what this word means

classic translation: классический. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce classic

/ˈklæsɪk/

classic translation

классический

classic examples

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

classic transcription

/ˈklæsɪk/, /ˈklæsɪk/

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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?

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

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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