A surname, notably borne by H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937), an American author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. / The literature written by H. P. Lovecraft.

(informal) Eerie small town and countryside settings resembling the locales found in H.P. Lovecraft's fictional universe.

(horror fiction) The fictionalized universe populated by the supernatural beings of H.P. Lovecraft's horror fiction and that of other authors inspired by Lovecraft's works, especially the fictionalized version of New England.

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).

Objects, materials, or documents relating to H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937), American author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction.