Antonyms for dickens


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : dik-inz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɪk ɪnz


Definition of dickens

Origin :
  • exclamation, 1590s, apparently a substitute for devil; probably altered from Dickon, nickname for Richard and source of the surnames Dickens and Dickenson, but exact derivation and meaning are unknown.
  • As in mischievous : adj devilish, wicked
  • As in urchin : noun mischievious youngster
  • As in child : noun very young person
  • As in tot : noun child
  • As in devil : noun demon
Example sentences :
  • Young Lady, who reads Dickens (wiping away the tear of imbecility).
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
  • The American Notes, 1842, was a further offering from Dickens.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • The settlement of "Eden" may be precisely what Dickens drew it: a miasmatic mud-hole.
  • Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry
  • How different from the days when Dickens wrote his 'Circumlocution Office'!
  • Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy
  • Margaret—” to the waitress—“Mr. Dickens wishes another butter-ball.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The wife of the Mr. Dickens there present pricked up her ears.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • I was not quoting our Mr. Dickens this time, but his famous namesake.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • “No doubt it is the preoccupation of genius,” remarked Mrs. Dickens.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The most impressive call, however, was that of Mr. and Mrs. “C.” Dickens.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The answer, delivered by Mr. Dickens, was condescending and explanatory.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for dickens

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