gothic style

Gothic style in architecture features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, and large stained-glass windows—the medieval European cathedral aesthetic that emerged in 12th-century France.

In literature and film, gothic style means dark, atmospheric works with elements of horror, romance, and the supernatural: The novel has a gothic style with its gloomy mansion and family secrets.

In fashion and subculture, gothic style involves black clothing, pale makeup, and dramatic aesthetics drawn from Victorian mourning dress and punk rock: She's been into gothic style since high school. (Capitalized Gothic Style may refer to specific artistic movements.)