gothic

3 definitions • 3 examples

of or like a style of building that was common in Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries and whose characteristics are pointed arches and windows, high ceilings, and tall, thin columns:

a Gothic cathedral

Gothic arches

used to describe writing or films in which strange things happen in frightening places

(of buildings) built in an old style that uses stone, very high ceilings, and lots of decoration:

Gothic architecture