neoclassical
Pronunciation
Adjective
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Relating to a style, especially in art, architecture, or economics, that revives or is strongly influenced by ideas from ancient Greece and Rome, or by earlier classical theory.
Usage notes
'Neoclassical' shows up in very different fields, describing a building style, a period of music, or a school of economic thought, so its meaning always depends on context.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The museum's _____ facade, with its tall columns, was modeled on ancient Greek temples."
Answer: neoclassical
In your own words, what does "neoclassical" mean?
Relating to a style, especially in art, architecture, or economics, that revives or is strongly influenced by ideas from ancient Greece and Rome, or by earlier classical theory.
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