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: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of architecture developed in northern France and spreading through western Europe from the middle of the 12th century to the early 16th century that is characterized by the converging of weights and strains at isolated points upon slender vertical piers and counterbalancing buttresses and by pointed arches and vaulting
Gothic cathedrals
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: of or relating to an architectural style reflecting the influence of the medieval Gothic
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often not capitalized
: of or relating to a style of fiction characterized by the use of desolate or remote settings and macabre, mysterious, or violent incidents
Gothic novels
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: Gothic art style or decoration
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: the Gothic architectural style
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: the East Germanic language of the Goths see Indo-European Languages Table
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often not capitalized
: a novel, film, or play in the gothic style
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Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
But we could just as easily get lost in El Born and the Gothic Quarter’s labyrinths, looking for dumplings or the best Catalan restaurant.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
Yet resist the urge and linger in the town of Como itself, and wander its ancient medieval streets, piazzas, and central Gothic Renaissance Duomo.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025
His apartment building on 72nd Street was directly across from Lennon's home in the commanding Gothic complex known as The Dakota.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Built in 1875, this Gothic stone building was first an Episcopal church and, later, a synagogue before being remodeled as a residence in 2005.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
But we could just as easily get lost in El Born and the Gothic Quarter’s labyrinths, looking for dumplings or the best Catalan restaurant.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
Yet resist the urge and linger in the town of Como itself, and wander its ancient medieval streets, piazzas, and central Gothic Renaissance Duomo.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025
His apartment building on 72nd Street was directly across from Lennon's home in the commanding Gothic complex known as The Dakota.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 May 2025
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“Gothic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gothic. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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