Lovecraftian
Meaning
Adjective
- Frighteningly monstrous and otherworldly, sometimes with terrifyingly unnatural anatomy.
- Of, pertaining to, or emulating the style or works of author H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937).
Origin
- From H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937), an American author of fantasy, horror and science fiction, noted for combining these three genres within single narratives.
Modern English dictionary
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