What does "gothness" mean?

Traits associated with the goth subculture, such as philosophical melancholy.

What is a synonym for "gothness"?

Common synonyms include: gothiness, gothiness.

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Traits associated with the goth subculture, such as philosophical melancholy. uncountable
"Thirdly, they claim ordinariness by rationalising their general status as human being, and by, at the same time, 'radiating' their gothness."

"Thirdly, they claim ordinariness by rationalising their general status as human being, and by, at the same time, 'radiating' their gothness."

From goth + -ness.

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