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escapist

 

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Noun escapist has 1 sense
  1. escapist, dreamer, wishful thinker - a person who escapes into a world of fantasy
    --1 is a kind of daydreamer, woolgatherer
    Derived form: verb escape6

Definitions from the Web

Term: Escapist
noun
sense: a person who seeks distraction from reality, often through entertainment or imagination.
usage: The escapist found solace in reading fantasy novels and watching adventure movies.
usage: Many people turn to video games as a form of escapist entertainment.
adjective
sense: relating to or providing escapism.
usage: The escapist literature allowed the readers to temporarily escape their everyday lives.
adjective
sense: relating to or denoting a style of art, literature, or entertainment that seeks to escape from reality.
usage: The film festival showcased a range of escapist movies, transporting the audience to different worlds.
adjective
sense: attempting or seeking to avoid or evade reality.
usage: The escapist mindset prevented him from facing his problems directly.

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