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gothicism

gothicism

1 9.3
A style in buildings, art and stories that is dark, mysterious and often includes ghosts
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɑːθɪsɪzm/
: gótico
  • Many horror films draw inspiration from Gothicism to create an atmosphere filled with suspense and mystery.

Examples

  • The novel's dark themes and eerie settings reflect the essence of Gothicism in literature.

  • The church's pointed arches and intricate stained glass windows exemplify the architectural style of Gothicism.

  • Poli speaks of an Italian Gothicism going back to the late fifteenth century, which helped to keep interest in ancient Scandinavia alive.

    Academic text (1996)

Synonyms

Gothic atmosphere
vsgothicism
  • Literature
1 8.4

A dark, mysterious, and scary mood in a place or story

is a broader style covering characteristics and influence beyond mood

How Gothic

gothicism
1 9.3
Gothic
  • Specialized
25 8.0

Surface Forms

gothicism singular
gothicisms plural

Morphology

gothicism = gothic (transparent) = gothic + ism

The sense denotes the characteristics or influence of Gothic art/architecture/literature; this is a direct nominalization of the adjective 'gothic' with the productive '-ism' suffix.

Etymology

The word gothicism comes from Gothic, used for a type of art and buildings with 'pointed arches' and a dark, dramatic feel, plus the ending -ism, which means 'style or influence'. So gothicism describes that mysterious, often ghostly style found in art, architecture, and literature.