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picaresque

/ˌpɪk.əˈresk/

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adjective

/ˌpɪk.əˈresk/C2formalart
  • ruОтносящийся к эпизодическому стилю художественной литературы, повествующему о приключениях грубого и нечестного, но привлекательного героя.

Relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero.

  1. Relating to roguish adventuresC2formal

    Describing a genre of fiction that follows the adventures of a clever, roguish protagonist, often from a low social class, who lives by their wits.

    ruПлутовской

    • The novel is a classic picaresque tale of a young scoundrel traveling through Spain.
    • Her writing style is heavily influenced by the picaresque tradition.
    • The film has a picaresque quality, following the hero's escapades across the country.

    Synonymsknavishrascallyroguish

Forms
  • more picaresque comparative form
  • most picaresque superlative form