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- [klas-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈklæs əˌsɪz əm/
- /ˈklæs.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klas-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈklæs əˌsɪz əm/
Definitions of classicism word
- uncountable noun classicism Classicism is a style of art practised especially in the 18th century in Europe. It has simple regular forms and the artist does not attempt to express strong emotions. 3
- noun classicism a style based on the study of Greek and Roman models, characterized by emotional restraint and regularity of form, associated esp with the 18th century in Europe; the antithesis of romanticism 3
- noun classicism knowledge or study of the culture of ancient Greece and Rome 3
- noun classicism a Greek or Latin form or expression 3
- noun classicism an expression in a modern language, such as English, that is modelled on a Greek or Latin form 3
- noun classicism the aesthetic principles or qualities regarded as characteristic of ancient Greece and Rome; objectivity, formality, balance, simplicity, restraint, etc. 3
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Origin of classicism
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; classic + -ism
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Parts of speech for Classicism
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classicism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for classicism
noun classicism
- grandeur — the quality or state of being impressive or awesome: the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
- majesty — regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.
- symmetry — the correspondence in size, form, and arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a plane, line, or point; regularity of form or arrangement in terms of like, reciprocal, or corresponding parts.
- purity — the condition or quality of being pure; freedom from anything that debases, contaminates, pollutes, etc.: the purity of drinking water.
- polish — to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction: to polish a brass doorknob.
Antonyms for classicism
noun classicism
- disproportion — lack of proportion; lack of proper relationship in size, number, etc.: architectural disproportions.
- imbalance — the state or condition of lacking balance, as in proportion or distribution.
- unevenness — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- crudeness — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
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