Synonyms for classical

Adjective

1. classical (vs. nonclassical), classic, Greco-Roman, Graeco-Roman, Hellenic, neoclassic, neoclassical

usage: of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times

2. authoritative, classical, definitive, standard (vs. nonstandard)

usage: of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"