Definition of "gothness" [gothness]

• Traits associated with the goth subculture, such as philosophical melancholy. (noun)

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• "The levels of gothness varies with the wearer – think chinos and leather in True Blood; alabaster skin and Topshop in Twilight."
• "Part fashion and part philosophy, “gothness” is preoccupied with all things lugubrious."
• "I decided to go with the "individuality" theme that I believe lies within gothness and wore a beige corset and a little brown skirt."