Dickensian

== English == === Etymology === From Dickens (the surname of Charles Dickens (1812–1870)) +‎ -ian (suffix forming adjectives or nouns meaning ‘belonging to, relating to, or like’). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /dɪˈkɛn.zɪ.ən/ (General American) IPA(key): /dəˈkɛn.zi.ən/ Hyphenation: Dick‧ens‧i‧an === Adjective === Dickensian (comparative more Dickensian, superlative most Dickensian) Of, pertaining to, or created by the English author Charles Dickens. Similar to Dickens' writing style, especially in commenting on society, or in using emotion, humour, or rich descriptions. Synonyms: Dickenesque, Dickensesque, Dickensish, Dickens-like, Dickensy a Dickensian name Reminiscent of the environments and situations most commonly portrayed in Dickens' writings, such as poverty, social injustice, and other aspects of Victorian England. Synonyms: Dickenesque, Dickensesque, Dickensish, Dickens-like, Dickensy ==== Derived terms ==== Dickensianly ==== Related terms ==== Dickenesque, Dickensesque Dickensiana Dickensish Dickensite (archaic) Dickensy ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Dickensian (plural Dickensians) A person who admires or studies the works of Charles Dickens. Synonym: (archaic) Dickensite ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === Charles Dickens on Wikipedia.Wikipedia