gothic
1. Goth.ic \'ga:th-ik\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ aj 1a: of, relating to, or resembling
the Goths, their civilization, or their language 1b: TEUTONIC, GERMANIC
1c1: MEDIEVAL 1c2: UNCOUTH, BARBAROUS 2a: of, relating to, or having the
characteristics of a style of architect ure 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 2b: of or
relating to an architectural style reflecting the influence of t he
medieval Gothic not cap 3: of or relating to a literary style
characterized by violence, desolatio n, and decay - goth.ic.al.ly av
2. Gothic n 1: the East Germanic language of the Goths 2: Gothic art style
or decoration; specif : the Gothic architectura l style 3a: BLACK LETTER
3b: SANS SERIF