gothic
Translation
Gothic, barbarous, macabre
Examples
We visited a Gothic cathedral.
We visited a Gothic cathedral.
She loves reading Gothic novels.
She loves reading Gothic novels.
He has a very Gothic style of dress.
He has a very Gothic style of dress.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) ((noun)) describing a noun - It was a classic Gothic horror story.
Similar Words
medieval, dark, macabre, mysterious
Etymology
From Latin 'Gothicus', relating to the Goths, an ancient Germanic people.
Memory Tips
Think of the pointed arches in old cathedrals, or dark, spooky castles in horror stories.