gothic

Definition

• n. extinct East Germanic language of the ancient Goths; the only surviving record being fragments of a 4th-century translation of the Bible by Bishop Ulfilas
• n. a heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries
• n. a style of architecture developed in northern France that spread throughout Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries; characterized by slender vertical piers and counterbalancing buttresses and by vaulting and pointed arches
• adj. characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

Word forms

Plural

gothics

Example sentences

1. n.

   The cathedral is a perfect example of Gothic architecture with its pointed arches and intricate designs.

2. a.

   The film had a gothic atmosphere, filled with dark shadows and eerie sounds.