escapism
/ɪˈskeɪpɪz(ə)m
/ /ɛˈskeɪpɪz(ə)m/noun [mass noun]
The tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy: virtual reality offers a form of escapism...
- There was some fantasy, some escapism and a lot of joy in performing for my parents and my friends in school plays.
- Entertainment provides escapism, even happiness for a lot of people.
- It was sheer fantasy, sheer escapism.
Synonyms
fantasy, fantasizing, dreaming, daydreaming, daydreams, reverie, romance, illusion(s), fancy, imagination, flight(s) of fancy, pipe dreams, castles in the air, castles in Spain, wishful thinking, wool-gathering
informal pie in the sky
- Jackson
- Jackson, Andrew
- Jackson, Glenda
- Jackson Heights
- Jackson Hole
- Jackson, Howell Edmunds
- Jacksonian
- Jackson, Jesse
- Jackson, Mahalia
- Jackson, Michael
- Jackson, Reggie
- Jackson, Robert H.
- Jackson, Thomas Jonathan
- Jacksonville
- jackstaff
- jackstay
- jackstone
- jackstraw
- jacksy
- Jack tar
- Jack the Lad
- Jack the Ripper
- jack up
- jack-up rig
- Jacky