gothic

adjective

1. 1

   Of or relating to the Goths or their language.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

   “Gothic arches”

4. 4

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

   “Gothic tales”

5. 5

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

   “Gothic letters”

6. 6

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

7. 7

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

   “Gothic dress”