Dickensian

Meaning

1. Of, pertaining to, or created by the English author Charles Dickens.
2. A person who admires or studies the works of Charles Dickens.
3. Reminiscent of the environments and situations most commonly portrayed in Dickens' writings, such as poverty, social injustice, and other aspects of Victorian England.
4. Similar to Dickens' writing style, especially in commenting on society, or in using emotion, humour, or rich descriptions.

Etymology / origin

From Dickens (the surname of Charles Dickens (1812–1870)) + -ian (suffix forming adjectives or nouns meaning ‘belonging to, relating to, or like’).

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