pseudoclassic; imitative of classical style
Describes something that mimics or is styled after classical forms, often in art, literature, or architecture, but is not genuinely classical.
The building has a pseudoclassic design, imitating an ancient Greek temple.
古典的 means genuinely classical, while 擬古典的 means pseudo-classical or imitative of classical style.
Compound of 擬 (gi, 'pseudo-') + 古典 (koten, 'classic') + 的 (teki, '-like').