escapist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Intended for or tending toward escape; especially, used to avoid, deny, or forget about reality, as through fantasy.
noun
  1. Someone who wants to escape; especially from reality

Pronunciation

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Word forms

escapist more escapist most escapist escapists

Etymology

From escape + -ist.

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