Definition of dickensian Dickensian

/dɪkɛˈnziʌn/ - [dikenzeeun] - Dick•en•si•an

We found 4 definitions of dickensian from 2 different sources.

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What does dickensian mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

dickensian - of or like the novels of Charles Dickens (especially with regard to poor social and economic conditions)
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  • dickensian (Noun)
    A reader or scholar of Charles Dickens.
  • dickensian (Adjective)
    Of or pertaining to Charles Dickens or, especially, his writings.
  • dickensian (Adjective)
    Reminiscent of the environments and situations most commonly portrayed in Dickens' writings, such as poverty and social injustice and other aspects of Victorian England.

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