gothic

[US]/'ɡɔθik/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. of or relating to the style of architecture known as Gothic, characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults
n. a style of architecture characterized by pointed arches and ribbed vaults, typically used in medieval Europe

Phrases & Collocations

gothic architecture

gothic literature

gothic music

gothic fashion

gothic subculture

gothic novel

gothic style

gothic arch

Example Sentences

a Victorian Gothic pile.

a cathedral of the Gothic order.

It is a classic style of Gothic buildings.

an arch that is foliated in the Gothic style.

Gothic design looks too churchy.

the inspiriting beauty of Gothic architecture.

English Gothic architecture began to diverge from that on the Continent.

the Gothic style evolved steadily and naturally from the Romanesque.

spiky gothic letters with an emphatic flourish beneath them.

buildings in which Gothic merged into farmhouse vernacular.

This village church is a wonderful example of the gothic style of building.

The manorialism, Puritan culture, bloody slavery and the Civil War, which was looked upon as a catastrophe, were rich soil for development of South Gothic novel.

I really love the Gothic Horrors series with there cyanotype illustrations and stark colours, and also the Hardback Classics for their colour combinations, materials and patterns.

Real-world Examples

The show is suffused in a gloomy, gothic atmosphere.

Source: New York Times

In addition, gothic devices infuse the text.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

It has the widest nave of any of these gothic cathedrals.

Source: Listening to Music (Video Version)

Yeah, they look almost Gothic in style.

Source: American English dialogue

Bringing that layer of innocence back or genuine appreciation for all things a bit more gothic.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

Fittingly for someone who'd write a classic work of gothic horror.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Within its gothic pages, people have seen an allegory of the French revolution.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

In the late 13th century, work started on a gothic cathedral in den bosch.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

Maybe instead though the jewelry was much more gothic style. Crosses and things like that.

Source: American English dialogue

Bosch's creatures were certainly inspired by its gothic gargoyles of curious figures animals and monsters.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

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