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escapist

UK
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
US
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/

Translations

escapistnoun
escapists
pl
UK
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
US
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
escapistePersonne qui cherche à fuir la réalité par la distraction, le rêve ou le divertissement.
As an escapist, she often lost herself in books and movies to avoid dealing with her stressful job.
En tant qu’escapiste, elle se perdait souvent dans les livres et les films pour éviter d’affronter son travail stressant.
Synonyms
romantic
visionary
idealist
fantasist
dreamer
escapistadjective
more escapist
Comp.
most escapist
Super.
UK
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
US
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
escapisteSe dit d’une attitude, d’une œuvre ou d’un divertissement qui favorise l’évasion hors du réel.
She indulged in escapist novels to take her mind off the stresses of daily life.
Elle se plongeait dans des romans escapistes pour oublier le stress de la vie quotidienne.
Synonyms
dreamy
unrealistic
otherworldly
imaginative
fantasy-loving

Definitions

escapistnoun
A person who seeks distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by engaging in fantasy or entertainment.
As an escapist, she often lost herself in books and movies to avoid dealing with her stressful job.
escapistadjective
Relating to or denoting activities or attitudes that allow a person to avoid or escape from reality, often through entertainment or fantasy.
She indulged in escapist novels to take her mind off the stresses of daily life.
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