escapism
escapism
Definition
es·cap·ism (e skāp′iz′əm, i-)
noun
- a tendency to escape from reality, the responsibilities and routine of real life, etc., esp. by unrealistic imaginative activity
- behavior characterized by this tendency
escapism
Usage Examples
Preposition: from
- reality: MR: Can culture be considered as escapism from reality or current events?
Converse of object
- provide: For example, reading about film shoots in foreign climes can provide a certain wistful escapism from the desk.
- want: Today's audience wants more escapism - not that they want just dumb films.
- offer: For me, reading can offer escapism or relaxation or information.
- seek: The building itself links the historic desire for affluence by landowners with the escapism sought by tourists.
- need: Unlike audiences in World War 1 who needed escapism, the audiences of the 1940s were looking for something more.
- see: Can you see any escapism in Hardy's In the Time of 'The Breaking Nations ' ?
Adjective modifier
- pure: Try a touch of pure escapism on Palm Island.
- sheer: At the very low prices now charged, it'd be a shame not to indulge yourself in a bit of sheer escapism.
- total: For total escapism, choose a stylish suite perched on stilts over the turquoise water.
- complete: It is what going to the movies is all about, complete escapism.
- little: Whether this is holiday or fashion related, you might need to indulge in a little escapism.
- such: I'm not a great one for such obvious escapism.
Modifies a noun
- experience: For sheer romance, serendipity and a hint of escapism experience the unique pleasure of a Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight.
Preposition: in
- way: It's escapism in a way but I enjoy it and when someone else enjoys looking at the end product that's great.
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