Adjective

Definition:  of or relating to a style of architecture that was popular in Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries and that uses pointed arches, thin and tall walls, and large windows.

I have hear this word when describing the architecture of certain buildings. In Waterfront: A Walk Around Manhattan , Lopate states that the towers of the Brooklyn Bridge have a hint of every style of architecture that has existed.

I know understand that full characteristics of the Gothic Style that was popular in Europe between the 12th and 16th century.

Source:http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gothic?show=0&t=1384721646