noun · academic

escapism

/ɪˈskæpɪzəm/es·CAP·ism

Band 7+speakingtask2

the tendency to avoid reality by engaging in entertainment or fantasy

Examples

Many people use novels as a form of escapism during stressful times.

Escapism in popular culture can be both comforting and distracting.

Critics argue that mindless entertainment promotes escapism rather than critical thinking.

Band 8 sentence

The proliferation of streaming platforms has arguably intensified cultural escapism, offering viewers immediate refuge from socio‑economic anxieties.

Collocations

  • a form of escapism
  • seek escapism
  • provide escapism

Word family

escapism nounescapist adjective / noun

Common mistakes

"I enjoy escape by reading.""I enjoy escapism through reading."

"I watch TV for escape.""I watch TV for escapism."

Say it for a higher band

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Synonyms

distraction

escape

Easily confused

escape

Many people use reading as a form of escapism.

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