Escapist Definition

escapist
noun
  1. a person who escapes into a world of fantasy

"Escapist" in song lyrics

See how escapist is used in real songs:

  • "I stand, limited primitive, sentimentalist, escapist"
    Aceyalone — The Guidelines
  • "And disappeared for years like a cloaked escapist"
    Louis Logic — What You Think What I Know

Usage tips for "escapist"

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