Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picaresque
Adjective
/ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/
Definition
Relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a hero of low social class who lives by his wits in a corrupt society.
Examples
- The novel featured a picaresque character who traveled across the country, getting into various amusing troubles.
- Many classic works, such as “Don Quixote”, have a picaresque quality to them.
Meaning
The term describes a narrative style that follows a roguish protagonist’s escapades and often critiques society.
Synonyms
- Roguish
- Witty
- Satirical
- Adventurous
