anticlassical en · ADJ
Etymology
From anti- + classical.
Meanings
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Opposing or rejecting what is classical.
Nothing in the decorative scheme derives from classical architecture — indeed it could be said to be anticlassical, so thoroughly does it bypass traditional design.
2009 May 3, Christopher Gray, “Fidel Castro Slept Here”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more anticlassical | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most anticlassical | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt anticlássico (opposing or rejecting what is classical)