Escapistic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or related to escapism.

    "One study of popular escapistic communications indicates that the recipients regarded the heroes and spokesmen as "trustworthy models and guides.""

Example

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"One study of popular escapistic communications indicates that the recipients regarded the heroes and spokesmen as "trustworthy models and guides.""

Etymology

From escapist + -ic.

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