gothic
/ˈɡɑθɪk/
noun
- The extinct language of the Goths.
- She studied Gothic to read ancient texts.
- The Bible was translated into Gothic in the 4th century.
- Gothic is an East Germanic language.
adjective
- Relating to a style of architecture from the Middle Ages, with pointed arches, high ceilings, and large windows.
- The gothic church had beautiful stained glass windows.
- Many European universities have gothic buildings.
- Notre Dame in Paris is a famous gothic cathedral.
- Relating to a style of literature that is mysterious, gloomy, and often includes supernatural elements.
- The movie had a gothic atmosphere with fog and haunted halls.
- She loves reading gothic stories set in old castles.
- Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a classic gothic novel.
- Relating to the goth subculture, especially its dark fashion or music.
- She wore a gothic dress with lace and velvet.
- He decorated his room with gothic candles and skulls.
- The band's gothic style attracted a dedicated fan base.
- Relating to the ancient Goths or their language.
- The Gothic language is now extinct.
- Historians study Gothic artifacts from the early Middle Ages.
- The Gothic tribes left few written records.