Gothic

adjective

1. Of or relating to the Goths or their language.
2. Barbarous, rude, unpolished, belonging to the “Dark Ages”, medieval as opposed to classical.
3. Of or relating to the architectural style favored in Western Europe in the 12th to 16th centuries, with high-pointed arches, clustered columns, etc.

   "Gothic arches"

4. Of or relating to the style of fictional writing associated with the Gothic revival, emphasizing violent or macabre events in a mysterious, desolate setting.

   "Gothic tales"

5. Of the name of type formerly used to print, at last, German, also known as black letter.

   "Gothic letters"