English · Word Candidate

Gothic

/ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Gothics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or relating to the Goths or their language.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Adjective

“[W]hat he holds of all things to be most gothic, is gallantry to the women.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A novel written in the Gothic style.

Noun

One hundred fifty Gothics sold over 1.5 million copies a month last spring.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “Gothic” mean?

Of or relating to the Goths or their language.

Is “Gothic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.