Escapist Definition

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adjective
Characterized by, expressing, or catering to escapism.
Webster's New World

Intended for or tending toward escape; especially, used to avoid, deny, or forget about reality, as through fantasy.

He enjoys reading escapist fiction in his free time.
Wiktionary
noun
A person whose behavior, writing, etc. is escapist.
Webster's New World

Someone who wants to escape; especially from reality.

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Other Word Forms of Escapist

Noun

Singular:
escapist
Plural:
escapists

Escapist Sentence Examples

  • He liked to indulge in escapist fantasy.

  • The addictive personality was described as escapist, impulsive, dependent, devious, manipulative, and self-centered.

  • The book is very easy to read with simple dialog and is a good escapist read.

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