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Escapist

Noun / es / Another word for escapist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'escapist' refers to a person who tries to avoid or escape from reality, often by indulging in fantasies or daydreams.

Synonyms & similar words

wishfulthinker dreamer daydreamer fantasizer dreamer daydreamer fantasist dreamer romantic wanderer drifter dodger eluder evasionist fugitive eluder avoider evader dreamer fantasizer romantic dreamer

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Example sentences

  1. 1. The escapist spent hours lost in her daydreams.
  2. 2. He is an escapist who prefers to live in his imagination.
  3. 3. The book is a perfect escape for escapist readers.
  4. 4. The escapist always finds solace in fantasy worlds.
  5. 5. The escapist movie transported the audience to a different reality.

Quotes

  • 1. 'To the escapist, the world is full of wonder, but it is also a prison.' - Mokokoma Mokhonoana
  • 2. 'The escapist never escapes from himself.' - Mason Cooley
  • 3. 'Escapism is the pursuit of happiness in imaginary places.' - Eugene T. Gendlin

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