Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dickensian

Adjective

/dɪkˈɛn.zi.ən/

Definition

Of or relating to the work of Charles Dickens, especially in being characterized by poverty and social injustice.

Examples

The orphanage was a dickensian place, filled with neglected children and few resources.
Many of the characters in the novel face dickensian challenges, reflecting the struggles of the impoverished.

Meaning

The term ‘dickensian’ describes conditions or situations that are reminiscent of the struggles depicted in Dickens’s literature, often focusing on the harsh realities of life in 19th century England.