noun
- a person who seeks distraction and relief from unpleasant realities through entertainment or fantasy
adjective
- providing or seeking distraction from reality or routine
Examples
- She was an escapist who preferred reading novels to dealing with her problems.
- The movie offered pure escapist entertainment for stressed viewers.
- His escapist tendencies made it hard for him to face difficult situations.
- The theme park provided escapist fun for the whole family.
- Critics dismissed the show as mindless escapist television.
- Many people turn to escapist fiction during challenging times.