1. past tense and past participle of gothicize; to make Gothic in style, character, or appearance
Usage: transitive verb; often used in architectural or literary contexts
2. to give a dark, mysterious, or dramatic quality reminiscent of Gothic literature or aesthetics
Usage: transitive verb; literary or cultural usage

Examples

• The architect gothicized the Victorian mansion by adding pointed arches and ornamental stonework.
• The novelist gothicized her narrative with supernatural elements and gloomy settings.
• The interior designer gothicized the modern space with dark colors and medieval-inspired furnishings.
• Medieval cathedrals were gothicized during the 12th century with ribbed vaults and flying buttresses.
• The film gothicized the classic tale, transforming it into a dark and atmospheric thriller.