Gothic Literature

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective having or showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant subjects, especially death or disease

  • The doctor noted that the patient's fascination with death was becoming increasingly morbid.
  • She has a morbid sense of humor, always joking about dark topics.
  • Some people find horror movies to be too morbid for their taste.
  • The atmosphere in the room was morbid, as if a dark cloud hung over everyone.

noun a mythical or folkloric creature that is said to feed on the blood of the living

adjective relating to or characteristic of a vampire

  • According to folklore, a vampire is a reanimated corpse that feeds on the blood of the living.
  • I heard that new movie coming out is about a vampire who falls in love with a human.
  • That guy at the party last night was a total vampire, he wouldn't stop talking to me all night.
  • The CEO was like a vampire, sucking the energy out of the room with his constant demands and criticisms.

noun a genre of horror movies or literature that incorporates elements of emo subculture, such as themes of angst, emotional turmoil, and dark aesthetics

  • The film festival featured a unique blend of emo horror movies that explored themes of love and loss.
  • I can't wait to watch that new emo horror movie with you, it's supposed to be really intense.
  • That emo horror flick was so creepy, it gave me goosebumps!
  • The emo horror genre delves into the dark depths of human emotion, creating a chilling and haunting experience for viewers.