Definitions

1. proper noun

a Russian novelist, particularly famous for works such as ‘Crime and Punishment’ and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’

“The class studied the works of Dostoevsky in their literature course.”

2. noun

a style of literary work characterized by philosophical and psychological depth

“The novel was written in a distinct Dostoevsky style, exploring themes of morality and redemption.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the literary style of Dostoevsky

“The film was a gritty, Dostoevskian portrayal of urban life.”

4. adjective

very intense or dramatic, often in a way that is reminiscent of Dostoevsky’s works

“The city was a dark and Dostoevskian place, filled with crime and corruption.”