escapism, n.
(escapisms)
(escapisms)
an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
escape escapism
sample sentences
"romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life""his alcohol problem was a form of escapism"
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