Word Masters
(got-hic-ism) 3 syllables

Definition

a style of art and literature that emphasizes dark and mysterious themes

Example Sentence

In her work, American Gothicism serves not just as a regional setting but as a tool to uncover the violence hidden within the nation's mythology.

More Example Sentences

The artist's use of Gothicism in her paintings added a dramatic and mysterious feel to the scenes.

Synonyms

dark romanticism, mysticism

Antonyms

lightness

Syllables count: 3