Dictionary Entry
picaresque
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/pɪkəˈɹɛsk/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.17)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A picaresque novel.
In a Sentence
“The novel followed the picaresque adventures of a young orphan navigating the streets of London.”
Published Usage Examples
“At the moment, she is writing "another book, which seems to be coming as a succession of chapters that feel like stories", and which she refers to as the picaresque life story of a spiky, bold girl.”
“Whilst the picaresque is certainly an excellent example of episodic narrative, it isn’t its only manifestation.”
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Origin
From Spanish 'pícaro' meaning 'rogue' or 'rascal'.
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