escapist - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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a person who seeks distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially in the form of entertainment or fantasy

examples

the perfect escapist's paradise, almost as remote as a desert island

(adjective)

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providing or seeking distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially in the form of entertainment or fantasy

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I was ready for a good escapist read

the escapist desires of the moviegoing public