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GOTHIC

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Gothic.

Gothic - as an adjective

Characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing german

Of or relating to the language of the ancient goths

Example: "The gothic bible translation"

Of or relating to the goths

Example: "Gothic migrations"

Gothic - as a noun

Extinct east germanic language of the ancient goths; the only surviving record being fragments of a 4th-century translation of the bible by bishop ulfilas

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gothic language

A heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black letter

A style of architecture developed in northern france that spread throughout europe between the 12th and 16th centuries; characterized by slender vertical piers and counterbalancing buttresses and by vaulting and pointed arches

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gothic architecture
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
architectural stylestyle of architecturetype of architecture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gothic - as an adjective satellite

As if belonging to the middle ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened

Example: "A medieval attitude toward dating"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mediaevalmedieval

Characterized by gloom and mystery and the grotesque

Example: "Gothic novels like `frankenstein'"

Example Sentences

"I studied the gothic period in my art history class."
"She loves reading gothic novels with dark and mysterious themes."
"The gothic style of architecture features pointed arches and flying buttresses."
"The writer is known for his gothic tales of horror."
"The film is a classic gothic horror movie."
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Word Game Points

Is GOTHIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gothic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GOTHIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GOTHIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gothic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GOTHIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is GOTHIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gothic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GOTHIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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