Across
- 4. a higher level synonym for individualism emphasizing self-rule and independence
- 5. a more philosophical term for the soul suggesting the core or intrinsic nature of something
- 7. involving the gruesome eerie or horrifying often related to death or decay
- 9. a concept of beauty that transcends the ordinary often associated with vast overwhelming experiences in nature or the unknown that evoke both awe and terror
- 11. having an unhealthy interest in unpleasant or disturbing subjects, especially death decay or disease
- 12. a more refined way of expressing simplicity often referring to an unadorned or minimalist quality
- 13. a theme of being alone or disconnected from society often leading to psychological torment or exploration of the darker side of human nature
- 14. a style of literature or art characterized by dark mysterious and eerie elements often including decaying structures supernatural events or psychological horror
- 15. a deep persistent sadness or sorrow often associated with an introspective or reflective mood
Down
- 1. a shifting series of illusions or images often associated with the supernatural dreams or nightmarish visions
- 2. lacking life or vitality abandoned and barren often used to describe landscapes or settings in dark romantic literature
- 3. a worldview that expects the worst outcomes or sees the world as fundamentally negative or hopeless
- 6. a deeper term for inspiration highlighting a sense of elation or elevated emotion
- 8. a profound or seemingly infinite depth often used symbolically to represent despair homelessness or the unknown
- 10. a refined term that suggests an untouched natural state often linked with the pure or original form of nature