Gothic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to the language of the ancient Goths; "the Gothic Bible translation".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 2
As if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened; "a medieval attitude toward dating".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Of or relating to the Goths; "Gothic migrations".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 4
Characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The medieval manuscript was written in gothic script, with intricate lettering and ornate flourishes.
- The old church's sign was carved in gothic letters, weathered to a moss-covered gray.
- The publisher chose a gothic font to print the classic German novel, evoking the style of the original 18th-century edition.
- The gothic typography of the headline jumped out at her, drawing her eye to the title of the article.
- The designer opted for a gothic typeface to create a sense of drama and elegance in the company's logo.
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Meaning 5
Characterized by gloom and mystery and the grotesque; "gothic novels like `Frankenstein'".
Classification
All adjective clusters.