escapist Synonyms & Antonyms
i-ˈskā-ˌpi-zəm
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Escapist as a Noun
1
an activity that allows people to forget about the real problems of life
The movie is pure escapism. / Reading romantic novels is for her a form of escapism.
Escapist in a Sentence
The movie is pure escapism.
Reading romantic novels is for her a form of escapism.
The movie is pure escapism. / Reading romantic novels is for her a form of escapism.
Word Forms & Grammar
es·cap·ist adjective or noun
escapism
escapisms
escapist
escapists
First Known Use
1933
Escapist: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /i-ˈskā-ˌpi-zəm/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | an activity that allows people to forget about the real problems of life |
| First known use | 1933 |
Escapist Pronunciation
You say escapist as /i-ˈskā-ˌpi-zəm/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (skā).