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escapism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | escape |
| Type of | diversion, recreation |
| Derivation | escapist |
his alcohol problem was a form of escapism.
Examples of escapism
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It's a cop-out to ascribe the appeal of science fiction and fantasy to escapism.
From the npr.org
For the underexposed, they're an opportunity for some genuinely silly escapism.
From the denverpost.com
Escapism, of course, and retro-escapism at that, has become USA's stock-in-trade.
From the usatoday.com
On the other hand, rarely have American homeowners been so in need of escapism.
From the economist.com
It might put you in a better mood for escapism, but be wary of too much mischief.
From the stltoday.com
Only a smooth escapism, which, for better or worse, seems in tune with the times.
From the guardian.co.uk
There aren't many laughs and it's too dark a work for an evening of pure escapism.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Thus far, five episodes into the series, escapism has dominated the plotlines.
From the theatlantic.com
His films are hardly realistic, but they aren't exercises in pure escapism either.
From the movies.nytimes.com
- Escape: an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism"
- (escapist) a person who escapes into a world of fantasy
- Escapism is mental diversion by means of entertainment or recreation, as an "escape" from the perceived unpleasant or banal aspects of daily life. It can also be used as a term to define the actions people take to help relieve persisting feelings of depression or general sadness.
- (Escapist (song)) Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, released on September 26, 2007 in Finland, September 28 in Europe and October 2, 2007 in the United States. ...
- (The Escapist (2008 film)) The Escapist is a prison break film starring Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Liam Cunningham, Seu Jorge, Dominic Cooper, Steven Mackintosh, Stephen Farrelly and Damian Lewis. ...
- (The Escapist (character)) The Escapist is a metafictional character, a comic book hero in the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, by Michael Chabon, created as an homage to the heroes of the period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books ...
- (The Escapist (magazine)) The Escapist (typeset as the escapist) is an online magazine covering video games, gamers, the gaming industry, and gaming culture. Published by the Themis Group, it was edited by Julianne Greer up to June 30, 2009, and has since been edited by Russ Pitts. ...
- (The Escapist (website)) The Escapist is a web resource site that advocates and supports role-playing games (RPGs) as a social and educational activity, and works to educate the public on the true nature of gaming and dispel myths and misunderstandings about the hobby. ...
- An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy; A genre of book, film etc. that one uses to indulge this tendency
