noun
- people who habitually seek distraction and relief from unpleasant or boring aspects of daily life, especially through entertainment or fantasy
Usage: plural of escapist
Examples
- The movie theater was filled with escapists seeking relief from their stressful jobs.
- Video games attract many escapists who want to enter different worlds.
- Critics called the romance novel readers mere escapists avoiding real relationships.
- The fantasy convention drew thousands of escapists dressed as their favorite characters.
- Some people dismiss art lovers as escapists, but art can also inspire social change.
- The travel blog appealed to escapists dreaming of exotic destinations.