gothic
Example Sentences
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"Company" is a complex low-budget gothic drama that features several interlocking stories.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
They hinted at a darker, more gothic aesthetic, with lyrics haunted by ghostly figures and existential crises.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Initially introduced as an invisible scene partner for Meyers to scream-drawl at during his cornpone impersonations of the Republican gentleman from South Carolina, Mee-Maw evolved into a Southern gothic performance piece.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
Sheer black outfits that looked pulled from the pages of a gothic romance novel were draped on bodies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
On my way to the Whim I slowly walked toward the Clare Bridge, staring up at the gothic pinnacles of the King’s College Chapel that stood out sharply against the spring sky.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
Vocabulary lists containing gothic
Reading: Literature - Fiction - High School
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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Reading: Literature - Literary Genres - High School
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