Escapism Meaning in English

word

US

ɪˈskeɪˌpɪzəm

i-SKAY-pi-zum

UK

ɛskˈeɪpɪzəm

es-KAY-pi-zum

Definition

A way of avoiding unpleasant or boring things in real life by imagining or participating in activities that provide entertainment or fantasy.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal, academic, or literary contexts. Commonly paired with activities like 'movies', 'video games', or 'books'. Not inherently negative, but can suggest avoiding reality too much.

• Spanish: evasión
• Portuguese (BR): escapismo
• Portuguese (PT): escapismo
• Chinese (Simplified): 逃避现实
• Chinese (Traditional): 逃避現實
• Hindi: विमुखता
• Arabic: الهروب من الواقع
• Bengali: পলায়নবাদ
• Russian: эскапизм
• Japanese: 逃避主義
• Vietnamese: chủ nghĩa thoát ly
• Korean: 도피주의
• Turkish: kaçışçılık
• Urdu: فراریت
• Indonesian: pelarian dari kenyataan

Example Sentences

Watching movies is a form of escapism for many people.

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Video games can provide escapism from daily stress.

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Some people use books as a way of escapism.

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For him, traveling is pure escapism from the routine of everyday life.

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There's nothing wrong with a little escapism now and then.

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She turned to fantasy novels for escapism during tough times.

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