neo-gothic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of neo-gothic
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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She's said to have nipped down to the Ritz to use the facilities before a ladies' toilet was installed in Parliament's neo-gothic palace.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
It didn't know exactly what it wanted to be other than neo-gothic.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2023
Capitol building, the neo-gothic peaks of the British House of Parliament standing tall over the River Thames — tends to be deeply symbolic.
From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2023
“A Series of Unfortunate Events” was marked by Handler’s winkingly ornate prose and neo-gothic whimsy; “All the Dirty Parts” is spare, stripped down and devoid of anything twee.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2017
So, let's go ... through the neo-gothic oriel window!
From The Guardian • Jul. 2, 2010
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