goths

/ɡɒθs/ /ɡɔːθs/

Meanings

noun

A punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black, associated with mournful music and attitudes.

Examples :

"Philip had been into goth for many years."

noun

A style of punk rock influenced by glam rock; gothic rock.

Examples :

"The record store had a section labeled "Goths," filled with dark and atmospheric music. "

style music culture

noun

A person who is part of the goth subculture.

Examples :

"We saw a solitary goth hanging out on the steps of the train station."

culture person style

Related Words

labeled verb

/ˈleɪbəld/ /ˈleɪbəld/

To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).

"The shop assistant labeled all the products in the shop."

section noun

/ˈsɛkʃən/

A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.

"The carpenter carefully cut a section from the large log to use for the firewood. "

predominantly adverb

/prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ /prɪˈdɑːmɪnəntli/

In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.

"The membership is predominantly elderly, 90% are over age 60."

atmospheric adjective

/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/ /ˌætməˈsfɪrɪk/

Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.

"The atmospheric pressure in the classroom was tense after the surprise announcement. "

influenced verb

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/ /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

hanging verb

/ˈhæŋɪŋ/

To be or remain suspended.

"The lights hung from the ceiling."

subculture noun

/ˈsʌbkʌltʃər/ /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃər/

A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features.

"The goth subculture has its own mode of dress, and it has a characteristic musical style."

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

attitudes noun

/ˈætɪtjuːdz/ /ˈætɪtuːdz/

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

"The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude."

solitary noun

/ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/

One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchoret, hermit or recluse.

"The solitary student preferred to study in the quiet library. "

mournful adjective

/ˈmɔːnfəl/ /ˈmɔɹnfəl/

Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

"The student's mournful expression showed how disappointed she was with her test results. "