DictBridge Dictionary

escapism Definition and Meaning in English (escapism definition)

noun
Synonyms:distractionfantasydaydreaming
Quick Answer • Definition

Escapism definition: Escapism is the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by engaging in fantasy or entertainment.

Definitions of Escapism

  1. 1noun

    Escapism is the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by engaging in fantasy or entertainment.

Example Sentences

casual

“Reading novels is a form of escapism for many people.”

casual

“He uses video games as a means of escapism from his daily stress.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

past participleescaped
gerundescaping
nounescapist
adjectiveescapist

Frequently Asked Questions: Escapism in English

What is the meaning of Escapism in English?▼
Escapism definition: Escapism is the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by engaging in fantasy or entertainment.
How do you translate 'Escapism' to English?▼
'Escapism' translates to 'escapism' in English. Escapism definition: Escapism is the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by engaging in fantasy or entertainment.
How do you pronounce 'Escapism' and 'escapism'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Escapism' and native English audio speech for 'escapism' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

eacheachearlyearlyeasyeasyeatingeatingeighteighteithereitherelseelseememendendenglishenglishenjoyenjoyenoughenough