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classic

intermediateB2

/ˈklæsɪk/ · clas-sic

Of the first or highest class; serving as a standard or model.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

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

Formal: معیاری

Synonyms

standardexemplarytimelessمعیارینمونہامر

Antonyms

moderncontemporarynovelجدیدہم عصرنیا

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.

Easily Confused With

classical:Classical pertains to the arts and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, while classic refers to something of the first class or highest standard.

Word Family

classicism
nounکلاسیکی نقطہ نظر
classicist
nounکلاسیکی ماہر

See Also

💡 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.