Dostoevskian
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- adjective
- /ˌdɒstəˈjɛvskiən/
- Literature
- His characters often endure Dostoevskian struggles with morality and inner conflict.
Examples
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The novel was praised for its Dostoevskian exploration of guilt and redemption.
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Critics noted the Dostoevskian atmosphere, marked by philosophical debates and suffering.
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The novel's themes are deeply Dostoevskian.
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Many critics describe his work as Dostoevskian in nature.
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The novel was praised for its Dostoevskian exploration of guilt and redemption.
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Critics noted the Dostoevskian atmosphere, marked by philosophical debates and suffering.
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His characters often endure Dostoevskian struggles with morality and inner conflict.
Synonyms
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Having deep inner conflict, guilt, and hard moral choices like Dostoevsky's writing
How Psychological
Surface Forms
Morphology
Dostoevskian = Dostoevsky (transparent) = Dostoevsky + ian
Regular adjectival derivation from the proper name Dostoevsky using the productive suffix '-ian' meaning 'relating to or characteristic of'.
Etymology
Dostoevskian comes from the name Dostoevsky, a famous Russian writer whose stories are full of 'deep moral and inner struggle', and like Dickensian it is an adjective made from an author's name. So, calling something Dostoevskian means it has intense inner conflict, suffering, and strong questions about right and wrong, just like his books.