# Lovecraftian

> English word · Adjective · IPA /lʌvˈkɹæfti.ən/ · frequency rank #89,568

## Definitions
1. Frighteningly monstrous and otherworldly, sometimes with terrifyingly unnatural anatomy.
2. Of, pertaining to, or emulating the style or works of author H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937).

## Etymology
From Lovecraft + -ian, in reference to H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937), an American author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction, noted for combining these three genres within single narratives.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lovecraftian