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escapism [ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm] n an inclination to or habit of retreating from unpleasant reality, as through diversion or fantasy escapist n & adj escapism 1. the state of having wandering and imaginative thoughts in order to escape from reality. — escapist, n., adj. See also: Thinking2. the practice of engaging in activities that enable one to avoid having to deal with reality, as the persistent attendance at science-fiction films, reading of fantasy literature, etc. the art or technique of escaping from chains, locked trunks, etc., as a form of entertainment. — escapist, n., adj. See also: Performingthe art or technique of escaping from chains, locked trunks, etc., especially when exhibited as a form of entertainment. — escapist, n., adj. See also: Escape
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escapism noun fantasy, dreaming, illusion, delusion, vision, fancy, mirage, hallucination, daydreaming, reverie, flight of fancy, pipe dream, figment of the imagination Romantic films are merely harmless escapism from a bleak world. Translations escapism n → Wirklichkeitsflucht f, → Eskapismus m (spec) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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