escapist
pronunciation
How to pronounce escapist in British English:
UK [ɪ'skeɪpɪst]
How to pronounce escapist in American English:
US [ɪ'skeɪpɪst]
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- Noun:
- a person who escapes into a world of fantasy
Word Origin
- escapist
- in the figurative sense, 1930 (adj.); 1933 (n.), from escape + -ist.
Example
- 1. You can become an escapist at these times .
- 2. Only an escapist can invent such an excuse .
- 3. How about some fun escapist fiction ?
- 4. Her books are usually escapist fantasies .
- 5. Escapist tendencies will result in a poor reputation and a lack of confidence .