Gothic

Word GOTHIC
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Definitions and meanings of "Gothic"

What do we mean by gothic?

Of or relating to the Goths or their language.

Barbarous, rude, unpolished, belonging to the “Dark Ages”, medieval as opposed to classical.

Of or relating to the architectural style favored in Western Europe in the 12th to 16th centuries, with high-pointed arches, clustered columns, etc.

Of or relating to the style of fictional writing associated with the Gothic revival, emphasizing violent or macabre events in a mysterious, desolate setting.

Of the name of type formerly used to print, at last, German, also known as black letter.

Of a sans serif typeface using straight, even-width lines, also known as grotesque.

Of or relating to the goth subculture, music or lifestyle.

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The word "gothic" in example sentences

In my own writing about the painting (here and here), I've emphasized that the term gothic holds both reverential and horrifying connotations. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The word "gothic" was initially a term of propagandist disdain. ❋ Unknown (2011)

[Why would anyone use the term gothic to describe this new angst-filled, mysterious, introspective music? ❋ Unknown (2010)

I read the first chapter it he back of castaways and urban gothic is really REALLY REALLY!! sick and maniacical if thats a word. .lol. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In sentimental operas and fictions the dominant threat is the unsuitable secret marriage, the disputed inheritance, or the seduction plot, while in gothic works dynastic, public, political issues figure more prominently. ❋ Unknown (2005)

In fact, Brontë's novel uses two of the most prevalent scenic types in gothic drama: the medieval castle and the conventual church, the two most lasting models of "pure Gothic" architecture according to Richard Payne Knight ❋ Unknown (2005)

When I suggested this as a topic for a special session, I expected to receive mostly papers on representations of the library in gothic and other novels, papers that addressed the heightened persistence with which Romantic forms of fiction exploited the long-standing link in European literary representation between literacy and romance. ❋ Unknown (2004)

But there is another meaning to the word gothic, and curiously, it is listed before the more familiar definition quoted above: "uncouth, barbarous." ❋ Howard, Robert E. (2005)

I have an old photograph which shows the sign "I. Krotoschiner" in gothic characters emblazened over the window. ❋ Unknown (1997)

With an expression of gothic gloom, she asked if I knew how to spool. ❋ Kathy Reichs (1990)

Among them the word gothic was a violent term of reproach, aimed indiscriminately at buildings, laws, and customs. ❋ Unknown (1869)

Might not the society of some living English women, if properly appreciated, tend to the reformation of certain gothic eccentricities; as well as, by comparison, produce more masculine energies? ❋ Unknown (1799)

August 7, 2009 at 1: 19 am urban gothic is kicking ass while i’m reading it!!!! your books kick some serious ass!!! ❋ Unknown (2009)

By 1150 the essentials of what would be called gothic were in place. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Otranto was also the setting for an 18th Century publishing phenomenon, the first novel in the psychological horror genre we now call gothic . ❋ Nina Burleigh (2011)

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