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- DictionaryGothic/ˈɡɒθɪk/
adjective
- 1. relating to the Goths or their extinct language, which belongs to the East Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. It provides the earliest manuscript evidence of any Germanic language (4th–6th centuries ad).
- 2. of or in the style of architecture prevalent in western Europe in the 12th–16th centuries (and revived in the mid 18th to early 20th centuries), characterized by pointed arches, rib vaults, and flying buttresses, together with large windows and elaborate tracery. English Gothic architecture is divided into Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular.
noun
- 1. the extinct language of the Goths.
- 2. the Gothic style of architecture.
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The meaning of GOTHIC is of, relating to, or resembling the Goths, their civilization, or their language. How to use Gothic in a sentence.
of or like a style of building that was common in Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries and whose characteristics are pointed arches and windows, high ceilings, and tall, thin columns: a Gothic cathedral. Gothic arches. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
pertaining to or designating the style of painting, sculpture, etc., produced between the 13th and 15th centuries, especially in northern Europe, characterized by a tendency toward realism and interest in detail. of or relating to Goths or their language.
The adjective gothic describes something that is characterized by mystery, horror, and gloom — especially in literature. Gothic literature combines the genres of romance and horror. Some famous writers of Gothic fiction include Charlotte Bronte, Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe.
Gothic is used to describe a style of printing or writing in which the letters are very decorative. German books and signs were often written in Gothic script.
(of a novel, etc.) written in the style popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, which described romantic adventures in mysterious or frightening places or situations. (of type and printing) having pointed letters with thick lines and sharp angles. German books used to be printed in this style. gothic. connected with goths. Word Origin.
GOTHIC meaning: 1 : of or relating to a style of writing that describes strange or frightening events that take place in mysterious places; 2 : of or relating to a style of architecture that was popular in Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries and that uses pointed arches, thin and tall walls, and large windows
of or like a style of building that was common in Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries and whose characteristics are pointed arches and windows, high ceilings, and tall, thin columns: a Gothic cathedral. Gothic arches. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Germanic; Teutonic. American Heritage. Designating, of, or related to a style of architecture developed in W Europe between the 12th and 16th cent. and characterized by the use of ribbed vaulting, flying buttresses, pointed arches, steep, high roofs, etc. Webster's New World.
Gothic art, the painting, sculpture, and architecture characteristic of the second of two great international eras that flourished in western and central Europe during the Middle Ages. Gothic art evolved from Romanesque art and lasted from the mid-12th century to as late as the end of the 16th.
