Associations to the word «Escapist»

Wiktionary

ESCAPIST, adjective. Intended for or tending toward escape; especially, used to avoid, deny, or forget about reality, as through fantasy.
ESCAPIST, noun. Someone who wants to escape; especially from reality

Dictionary definition

ESCAPIST, noun. A person who escapes into a world of fantasy.

Wise words

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