gothic

Relating to a style of architecture, literature, or art characterized by mystery, gloom, and the supernatural.

• 🇩🇪Den Stil der Architektur, Literatur oder Kunst betreffend, der durch Mittelalterlichkeit, Düsterkeit, das Unheimliche und das Übernatürliche gekennzeichnet ist.

1. Architectural style B2 formal art

   Relating to a style of architecture that flourished in Europe from the 12th to the 16th century, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.

   • The cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
   • Gothic churches often have tall spires and stained glass windows.
   • The university's library was built in the Gothic style.

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2. Literary genre B2 formal art

   Relating to a genre of fiction characterized by mystery, horror, and the supernatural, often set in medieval or gloomy settings.

   • Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' is a classic Gothic novel.
   • The story has a dark, Gothic atmosphere with haunted castles.
   • Gothic literature often explores themes of madness and death.

   🇩🇪Gothic (Literaturgenre)

   Antonyme: brightcheerfulcomichumorouslightheartedoptimisticuplifting

3. Subculture B1 informal art

   Relating to a contemporary subculture that emerged in the late 1970s, associated with dark fashion, music, and aesthetics.

   • She dresses in a Gothic style with black lace and silver jewelry.
   • Gothic music often features melancholic melodies and poetic lyrics.
   • The Gothic scene is known for its appreciation of dark romanticism.

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   Synonyme: goth

• more gothic comparative form
• most gothic superlative form

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A noun referring to a style of architecture, art, or literature characterized by features such as pointed arches, ornate decoration, or a dark, mysterious, or romantic atmosphere.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Baustil, Kunststil oder Literaturstil bezeichnet, der durch Merkmale wie Spitzbögen, reichen Dekor oder eine düstere, geheimnisvolle, romantische Atmosphäre gekennzeichnet ist.

1. Art and architectural style B2 formal art

   A style of art and architecture that flourished in Europe from the 12th to the 16th century, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.

   • The cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
   • Gothic art often features religious themes and intricate details.
   • Many universities in Europe have buildings designed in the Gothic style.

   🇩🇪Gotik

2. Literary genre B2 formal art

   A genre of literature that combines elements of horror, romance, and the supernatural, often set in dark, medieval settings.

   • Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a classic of Gothic literature.
   • The novel has a dark, Gothic atmosphere with haunted castles.
   • Gothic fiction often explores themes of madness and the macabre.

   🇩🇪Gothic

   Synonyme: gothic romance

3. Subculture B2 informal

   A modern subculture characterized by a dark, often melancholic aesthetic, music, and fashion.

   • She dresses in a Gothic style with black clothes and silver jewelry.
   • The Gothic scene has its own music genres like darkwave and post-punk.
   • He is part of the local Gothic community and attends their events.

   🇩🇪Gothic-Subkultur

   Synonyme: goth

   Antonyme: conformistconventionalmainstreamnormal

• gothics plural form
• gothics' possessive plural form
• gothic's possessive singular form