escapist

UK
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
US
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/

Translations

escapistnoun
escapists
pl
UK
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
US
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
The novel's protagonist is an escapist who dreams of a life far from reality.
Главный герой романа — эскапист, мечтающий о жизни вдали от реальности.
escapistadjective
more escapist
Comp.
most escapist
Super.
UK
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
US
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/
He enjoys reading escapist literature to relax.
Он любит читать эскапистскую литературу, чтобы расслабиться.

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.