Gothic
ˈɡɒθɪk
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Definition of Gothic - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
literaturerelating to dark, mysterious literature with grotesque themes
  • She loves reading Gothic novels with eerie and haunted themes..
dark grotesque mysterious
2.
architectureTECH.relating to the style of architecture from the late Middle AgesTECH.
  • The cathedral is famous for its Gothic arches..
antique medieval

Noun

1.
architectureTECH.style of architecture with pointed archesTECH.
  • The cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
architecture design style
2.
languagethe extinct language of the ancient Goths
  • Gothic was spoken by the Goths in ancient times.
3.
literatureRarenovel featuring dark, mysterious, supernatural elementsRare
  • She enjoys reading Gothic novels with dark themes.
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Images of Gothic

  • Gothic: style of architecture with pointed arches
    style of architecture with pointed arches

Expressions with Gothic

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story with mysterious and eerie events
The novel is a classic Gothic romance with haunted castles.
related to a modern version of Gothic style
The cathedral features neo-Gothic spires.
arch with a pointed top
The cathedral features a stunning Gothic arch.
medieval style with pointed arches and ribbed vaults
Notre-Dame Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
style of architecture inspired by medieval Gothic
The church was built in the Gothic revival architecture style.
style of writing depicting grotesque themes in the American South
Her novel is a classic example of Southern Gothic with its eerie characters..

Origin of Gothic

Latin, Gothi (Goths)

Terms with Gothic included in their meaning

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architecture
Gothic church in London for royal ceremonies
architecture
arch with a pointed apex, common in Gothic architecture
architecture
style of English-Gothic architecture with half-timbered houses
architecture
related to English Gothic architectural style
architecture
style of architecture combining Romanesque and Gothic
architecture
relating to the French Gothic style of architecture
architecture
Gothic style with vertical lines
typography
gothic typeface used in early printed books

Examples of Gothic in a sentence

  • His Gothic writing style captivated many readers.
  • The museum features Gothic architecture.
  • They studied the Gothic style in their art history class.
  • Gothic is often studied in art history courses.
  • Many Gothic structures are found throughout Europe.
  • Gothic is studied by linguists interested in ancient languages.

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  1. French:gothique, ...
  2. German:gotisch, gotische Architektur, ...
  3. Italian:gotico, ...
  4. Spanish:gótico, novela gótica, ...
  5. Portuguese:gótico, romance gótico, ...
  6. Chinese:哥特文学的, 哥特式, ...
  7. Japanese:ゴシック文学, ゴシック建築, ...
  8. Arabic:قَوْطِيّ, الطِراز الغُوثِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:גוֹתִי, גוֹתִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:готическая литература, Готика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:готичний, готика, ...
  12. Hindi:गॉथिक साहित्य, गॉथिक, ...
gothic
ˈɡɒθɪk

Definition of gothic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

youth scenesubculture known for dark fashion and music
  • He identifies with the gothic and often wears black clothes.
goth

Adjective

dark styleassociated with dark, mysterious, antiquated elements
  • Her taste in clothing is distinctly gothic..
antiquated dark mysterious
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Origin of gothic

Latin, Gothi (Goths)

Examples of gothic in a sentence

  • She loves the gothic for its unique style.
  • The mansion had a gothic architecture.
  • She decorated her room in a gothic style.

View all translations of gothic

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  1. French:gothique, ...
  2. German:Gothic, gotisch, ...
  3. Italian:gotico, oscuro, ...
  4. Spanish:gótico, ...
  5. Portuguese:gótico, ...
  6. Chinese:哥特, 哥特式, ...
  7. Japanese:ゴシック, ダークスタイル, ...
  8. Arabic:القوطي, قَوْطِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּרְבּוּת הַגוֹתִיק, גוֹתִי, ...
  10. Russian:готика, готический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:готика, готичний, ...
  12. Hindi:गॉथिक, अंधकारमय, ...

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