picaresque — relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɪkəˈresk/
Example Sentences
- His autobiography read like a picaresque novel, full of questionable adventures and narrow escapes
- The movie follows a picaresque structure, with the con artist moving from city to city, scamming different people
- My friend's dating life is so picaresque - every week he has a new romantic disaster to share
picaresque
ADJECTIVE[/ˌpɪkəˈresk/]
relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero
a disheveled but charismatic young man with a mischievous grin leaps between market stalls while clutching a stolen apple. His torn cloak flutters behind him as he winks at onlookers during his daring escape. Three angry merchants chase after him, shouting and waving their fists in frustration. The rogue's playful expression and acrobatic moves make even some bystanders smile despite his obvious theft. Market vendors duck and laugh as he bounds over their produce displays. Children point excitedly at the entertaining chase unfolding before them. an episodic adventure of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Spanish 'pícaro' meaning a rogue or rascal who lives by his wits. The term described wandering tricksters in 16th-century Spain whose adventures became a popular literary genre.
Breakdown
pícaro (Spanish: rogue/rascal) + -esque (suffix meaning 'in the style of' or 'resembling')
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📝Examples
“His autobiography read like a picaresque novel, full of questionable adventures and narrow escapes”
“The movie follows a picaresque structure, with the con artist moving from city to city, scamming different people”
“My friend's dating life is so picaresque - every week he has a new romantic disaster to share”
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