picaresque (adjective)

1. The picaresque character in the movie always had a clever trick up his sleeve.

2. The picaresque painting depicted a group of adventurous rogues on a thrilling escapade.

3. The picaresque novel followed the misadventures of a witty and cunning adventurer.

4. The picaresque tales were often used in religious texts to teach moral lessons through the exploits of clever rogues.