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The picaresque novel (Spanish: picaresca, from pícaro, for ' rogue ' or 'rascal') is a genre of prose fiction. It depicts the adventures of a roguish but "appealing hero", usually of low social class, who lives by his wits in a corrupt society. [1] .
ROGUISH definition: 1. behaving in a way that is slightly bad or wrong, but that is not too serious: 2. behaving in a…. Learn more.
If someone has a roguish expression or manner, they look as though they are about to behave badly. She was a mature woman with red hair and a roguish grin. More Synonyms of roguish
What does the adjective roguish mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective roguish , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
ROGUISH meaning: 1. behaving in a way that is slightly bad or wrong, but that is not too serious: 2. behaving in a…. Learn more.
The picaresque novel (Spanish: picaresca, from pícaro, for "rogue" or "rascal") is a genre of prose fiction. It depicts the adventures of a roguish but "appealing hero," usually of low social class, who lives by his wits in a corrupt society. Picaresque novels typically adopt a realistic style. There are often some elements of comedy and satire.
Definition of roguish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
