What is another word for dickensian?
Pronunciation: [dɪkˈɛnsi͡ən] (IPA) 
Dickensian is a term derived from the works of Charles Dickens, which refers to his style of describing social and economic situations of Victorian England in his novels. Some synonyms to describe a situation, place, or a person that is Dickensian include bleak, poverty-stricken, dismal, grim, impoverished, destitute, wretched, miserable, and squalid. The buildings of the impoverished parts of London could be described as Dickensian, where the living conditions and streets were filthy, and people lived in cramped quarters. A person resembling a character from Dickens' novel could be labeled as Dickensian, describing someone poor, orphaned, or destitute. Overall, the term Dickensian is associated with hopelessness, poverty, and misery.
