Escapist Meaning in English

word

US

ɪˈskeɪpɪst

ih-SKAY-pist

UK

ɛskˈeɪpɪst

es-KAY-pist

التعريف

Someone who avoids facing reality or difficult situations, often by being absorbed in activities, entertainment, or fantasies. It can also mean something (like a book or movie) that helps people escape from reality.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly used formally or in literary, psychological, or critical discussions. Common with 'escapist literature', 'escapist fantasy', or describing people's attitudes. Can be mildly negative (avoiding problems), or neutral/positive when talking about harmless entertainment.

• Spanish: evasivo - escapista (persona que evita la realidad)
• Portuguese (BR): fugitivo (figurado) - escapista (quem evita a realidade)
• Portuguese (PT): fugitivo (figurado) - escapista (quem evita a realidade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 逃避现实者 - 逃避主义的
• Chinese (Traditional): 逃避現實者 - 逃避主義的
• Hindi: यथार्थ से भागने वाला - कल्पनावादी
• Arabic: هروبي - شخص يهرب من الواقع
• Bengali: বাস্তবতা এড়ানো ব্যক্তি - পলায়নিক (সাহিত্য/বিনোদন)
• Russian: эскапист - мечтатель (уходящий от реальности)
• Japanese: 現実逃避者 - 現実逃避的（作品・考え）
• Vietnamese: người trốn tránh thực tại - giải trí giúp thoát ly thực tế
• Korean: 현실 도피자 - 현실 도피적인 (작품)
• Turkish: gerçeklerden kaçan kişi - kaçışçı (eser, eğlence)
• Urdu: خیالی دُنیا میں رہنے والا - حقیقت سے بچنے والا
• Indonesian: pelarian dari kenyataan - hiburan pelarian

جمل نموذجية

He is an escapist who spends hours playing video games.

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Some people enjoy escapist movies after a long day.

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Fantasy books can be very escapist for young readers.

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Don’t call me an escapist just because I love science fiction.

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The book is pure escapist fun—no need to think too hard.

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I admit, being an escapist helps me deal with stress sometimes.

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