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- [pik-uh-resk]
- /ˌpɪk əˈrɛsk/
- /ˌpɪk.ə.ˈresk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pik-uh-resk]
- /ˌpɪk əˈrɛsk/
Definitions of picaresque word
- adjective picaresque pertaining to, characteristic of, or characterized by a form of prose fiction, originally developed in Spain, in which the adventures of an engagingly roguish hero are described in a series of usually humorous or satiric episodes that often depict, in realistic detail, the everyday life of the common people: picaresque novel; picaresque hero. 1
- adjective picaresque of, relating to, or resembling rogues. 1
- adjective picaresque relating to 16th-century Spanish novel 1
- adjective picaresque A picaresque story is one in which a dishonest but likeable person travels around and has lots of exciting experiences. 0
- adjective picaresque of or relating to a type of fiction in which the hero, a rogue, goes through a series of episodic adventures. It originated in Spain in the 16th century 0
- adjective picaresque of or involving rogues or picaroons 0
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Origin of picaresque
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
From the Spanish word picaresco, dating back to 1800-10. See picaro, -esque
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Parts of speech for Picaresque
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
picaresque popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
picaresque usage trend in Literature
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adjective picaresque
- episodic — Containing or consisting of a series of loosely connected parts or events.
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