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Escapist

Verb / 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

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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