1. adopted or imitated the style, dialect, or characteristics of ancient Attica or classical Athens
Usage: historical; literary; often used in academic contexts discussing classical Greek culture and language
2. refined or polished language or style in imitation of classical Athenian Greek
Usage: linguistic; archaic

Examples

• The Byzantine scholars atticized their Greek texts to match classical standards.
• Roman intellectuals atticized their speech to demonstrate cultural sophistication.
• The manuscript was atticized during the Renaissance revival of classical learning.
• Later writers atticized the dialect to appeal to educated audiences.
• The orator atticized his language to evoke the prestige of ancient Athens.