whimsigothic
UK/ˌwɪmzɪˈɡɒθɪk/US/ˌwɪmzɪˈɡɑθɪk/
whimsigothic adjective: relating to or involving the whimsigoth aesthetic.
Adjective
whimsigothic (comparative more whimsigothic, superlative most whimsigothic)
- Relating to or involving the whimsigoth aesthetic.
- A whimsigothic outfit should look casual but like it's got a story to it; like you thrifted it to wear to a Renaissance Fair and decided you look better in everyday Shakespearian garb.2022 April 13, Jessica Lindsay, “Earth tones, flowing fabrics, and Stevie Nicks: the whimsigoth aesthetic explained”, in Metro, London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 12 Jan...
- But it's not just a design aesthetic. It's a major fashion one, too. Whimsigothic fashion is heavily inspired by witches from pop culture, especially those from '90s movies and television.2022 June 27, Molly Capobianco, “Which Iconic '90s Witch Are You?”, in BuzzFeed, archived from the original on 28 May 2023
Forms of whimsigothic
| comparative | more whimsigothic |
|---|---|
| superlative | most whimsigothic |
Origin of whimsigothic
Blend of whimsical + gothic, equivalent to whimsigoth + -ic. Coined by Evan Collins in 2020.
Words that rhyme with whimsigothic
Questions about whimsigothic
- What does whimsigothic mean?
- Whimsigothic means relating to or involving the whimsigoth aesthetic.
- What part of speech is whimsigothic?
- Whimsigothic is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce whimsigothic?
- Whimsigothic is pronounced /ˌwɪmzɪˈɡɒθɪk/ (UK).
Words near whimsigothic in the dictionary
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