neoclassical

/ˌniːəʊˈklæsɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌniːəʊˈklæsɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-si-kəl/ (ame, mw)

neoclassical — adjective

  • neoclassicalpositive
  • more neoclassicalcomparative
  • most neoclassicalsuperlative

1. made in a newer style that brings back the order and shapes of Greek and Roman w

1.形容詞C1
釋義

made in a newer style that brings back the order and shapes of Greek and Roman work from long ago, especially in art, buildings, writing, or music

例句

The museum cafe added neoclassical columns around its bright front door.

neoclassical + building feature

Linh chose a neoclassical sofa with straight arms and pale fabric.

neoclassical + furniture item

同義詞
  • classically inspired

    plain-language phrase for work that borrows from classical models

  • classical

    broader and less precise; it can also describe the original tradition rather than a later revival

反義詞
  • modernist

    suggests a break from older classical models in favor of newer forms

文法句型

neoclassical building

neoclassical style

neoclassical music

用法筆記

Most often used before nouns for buildings, rooms, furniture, painting, or music. It usually suggests that a newer work deliberately borrows order and restraint from older Greek or Roman models.

常見錯誤

❌The radio played neoclassical violin works by Mozart.
✅The radio played classical violin works by Mozart.
💡'neoclassical' usually describes a later revival of classical style, not works from the original classical period itself.