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picaresque

adjective

/ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

Meaning

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.

adventurous, roguish, episodic, mischievous

realistic, serious

picaresque novel, picaresque hero, picaresque adventure

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

perceptible by touch; real and concrete

enough; adequate for a purpose

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.