neoclassical

[ nee-oh-klas-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. Sometimes Ne·o·clas·si·cal. of, relating to, or designating any of various movements of the late 1600s to the mid 1800s in architecture, the arts, literature, etc. that attempted to revive classical Greek or Roman aesthetics or philosophy.
2. of, relating to, or designating any architecture, art, literature, or music that draws influence from ancient Greek or Roman art and design.

neoclassical

/ ˌniːəʊˈklæsɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or in the style of neoclassicism in art, architecture, etc
2. of, relating to, or in the style of neoclassicism in music

Word History and Origins

Origin of neoclassical¹

First recorded in 1875–80; neo- ( def ) + classical ( def )

Example Sentences

Variety's Owen Gleiberman said that while the sequel was a "solid piece of neoclassical popcorn" it's "ultimately a mere shadow" of the original.

From BBC

It’s a grand building, just over a century old, with a copper-clad dome and a neoclassical design that mirrors the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

After the service, soldiers carried the casket to a hearse as a military band played a funeral march outside the neoclassical cathedral with its distinctive tall green dome and four smaller domes.

From Washington Times

Housed in a three-storey neoclassical building in the heart of the capital, it opens its doors on Thursday and coincides with the influential singer's 100th birthday on Dec. 2.

From Reuters

As Helmuth walked to her car, Jeremy Rhoten came from the other direction, passing in front of the Kings County courthouse, a neoclassical landmark that now houses a variety of small businesses.

From Los Angeles Times