The meaning of Dickensian

adjective

Of or reminiscent of the novels of charles dickens, especially in suggesting the poor social conditions or comically repulsive characters that they portray.

Usage examples:

The backstreets of dickensian london

adjective

Written by or in the style of the 19th-century english writer charles dickens

Usage examples:

The bathrooms in this hotel are positively dickensian - no hot water and grime everywhere.