Gothic

Of or relating to the Goths or their language.

(figuratively) Barbarous, rude, unpolished, belonging to the “Dark Ages”, medieval as opposed to classical.

(architecture) Of or relating to the architectural style favored in Western Europe in the 12th to 16th centuries, with high-pointed arches, clustered columns, etc.

(literature) Of or relating to the style of fictional writing associated with the Gothic Revival, emphasizing violent or macabre events in a mysterious, desolate setting.

(typography, England) Of the name of type formerly used to print, at last, German, also known as black letter.

(typography, US) Of a sans serif typeface using straight, even-width lines, also known as grotesque.

Of or relating to the goth subculture, music or lifestyle.