classic: meaning and words from its letters
7 letters · 11 letter points · starts with C · ends with C
Meaning of classic
adj
Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class or category; typical; archetypical; epitomic.
Example: He has a classic case of narcissism.
Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.
Example: "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a 1960 classic book by Harper Lee.
Characteristic of or from the past; old; retro; vintage.
Example: watching classic movies as a hobby
Listed forms: classick.
Source: Wiktionary — classic.
noun
A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.
An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song; a work of enduring excellence.
The author of such a work.
A major, long-standing sporting event.
Listed forms: classics, classick.
Source: Wiktionary — classic.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
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adjective
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
adjective
well-known and long-established in form or style
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is classic in our word lists?
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| American English | Found |
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Letter-value score of classic
C(3) + L(1) + A(1) + S(1) + S(1) + I(1) + C(3) = 11 points.
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Anagrams of classic
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
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Shorter words from classic
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