The phrase "classical sense" typically refers to something that is done or understood in a traditional or conventional manner.
Sentences with «classical sense»
The word nabi» came to be applied to Israelite functionaries in the tenth century, and in the later classical sense of the term, sometime during or after Amos» day. (religion-online.org)
As a Cedar points out, they are abusers in the most classical sense. (madgeniusclub.com)
«Eldzier studied at a time when artists studied design and drawing in a very classical sense. (culturetype.com)