Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pickwickian

adjective

/ˌpɪkˈwɪk.i.ən/

Definition

Relating to or reminiscent of the character Mr. Pickwick from Charles Dickens’ novel ‘The Pickwick Papers’, often implying a good-natured, naive, or bumbling quality.

Examples

His pickwickian demeanor made everyone around him smile.
The pickwickian adventure unfolded as they mistakenly boarded the wrong train.
She approached the meeting with a pickwickian view, believing everything would work out in the end.

Meaning

The term ‘pickwickian’ describes someone or something that embodies the charming, somewhat foolish innocence associated with Mr. Pickwick, highlighting a blend of humor and misadventure in a delightful manner.