neoclassical
(ne-o-clas-si-cal)
5 syllables
Definition
adjective. relating to a revival of classical styles in art, literature, or architecture, characterized by a return to the principles of ancient Greek and Roman culture.
Example Sentence
A 79-foot superyacht with a neoclassical design was unveiled in the city proper yesterday.
More Example Sentences
Many artists in the neoclassical movement sought to emulate the ideals of ancient Greece.
Synonyms
classical revival; traditional; historicist
Antonyms
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Rhymes
- classical
- neoclassical
- semiclassical