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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

remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location

expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous

acting or done in a dishonest or secret way

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

relating to or resembling a fungus

Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.