Gothic

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adjective

Goth·ic ˈgä-thik

: of, relating to, or resembling the Goths, their civilization, or their language

: teutonic, germanic

: medieval sense 1

: uncouth, barbarous

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of architecture developed in northern France and spreading through western Europe from the middle of the 12th century to the early 16th century that is characterized by the converging of weights and strains at isolated points upon slender vertical piers and counterbalancing buttresses and by pointed arches and vaulting

Gothic cathedrals

: of or relating to an architectural style reflecting the influence of the medieval Gothic

often not capitalized : of or relating to a style of fiction characterized by the use of desolate or remote settings and macabre, mysterious, or violent incidents

Gothic novels

gothically

ˈgä-thi-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Gothicness

ˈgä-thik-nəs

noun

Gothic

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noun

: black letter

: sans serif

: Gothic art style or decoration

specifically : the Gothic architectural style

: the East Germanic language of the Goths see Indo-European Languages Table

often not capitalized : a novel, film, or play in the gothic style

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Jacobs-Jenkins—who loves the Gothic, not to mention the slippery business of representing oneself onstage—is clearly having a blast. —

Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024 By Audrey Lee Though Gothic may have evolved from something heavenly to sinister, its original intentions remain. —

Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 As a Russian Blue, the Gothic Cat Tree suits him perfectly. —

Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024 Elon Musk is on the stage wearing his Dark Gothic MAGA hat. —

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