classic
intermediateB2/ˈklæsɪk/ · clas-sic
Of the first or highest class; serving as a standard or model.
Meanings
Of the first or highest class; serving as a standard or model.
پہلی یا اعلیٰ کلاس کا؛ معیار یا نمونہ کے طور پر خدمت کرنا۔
کلاسی
classi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- classic literature
- classic movie
- classic style
Example Sentences
Shakespeare's works are considered classic literature.
شیکسپیئر کے کام کو کلاسی ادب سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Shakespeare ke kaam ko classi adab samjha jata hai.
The classic style of architecture still attracts many visitors.
کلاسی طرز تعمیر اب بھی بہت سے سیاحوں کو متوجہ کرتا ہے۔
Classi tarz ta'amir ab bhi bohot se siyāhōn ko mutwajjih karta hai.
Many classic films have inspired contemporary directors.
بہت سی کلاسی فلموں نے جدید ہدایت کاروں کو متاثر کیا ہے۔
Bohat si classi filmōn ne jadeed hidaayat karōn ko mutasir kiya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'class' as a standard, and 'classic' as the best within that class.
Imagine a prestigious award ceremony celebrating the greatest works in art and literature.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کلاسیکی ہے ادب کا جو مقام قابل ہے میری سوچ کی ہر منزل پر یقینی نام قابل ہے
Classi ki hai adab ka jo maqām qaabil hai Meri soch ki har manzil par yaqeenī naam qaabil hai
The status of literature that is classic is worthy; In every destination of my thought, a certain name is worthy.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کلاسیکی ادب کا چراغ کبھی بجھتا نہیں
classi adab ka chiraagh kabhi bujhta nahi
The light of classic literature never goes out.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "classicus" — of the highest rank
First known use: 17th century
The word 'classic' originated from Latin, meaning of the highest rank. It evolved to refer to works of literature, art, or music that are considered exemplary or definitive.