1. people who create or indulge in fantasies; dreamers who often lose touch with reality
2. writers or creators of fantasy literature or art
Usage: literary

Examples

• The fantasists in the group always came up with the most creative ideas.
• She dismissed them as mere fantasists who couldn’t handle real-world problems.
• Many great fantasists have created entire fictional worlds in their novels.
• The conference brought together fantasists from around the globe to discuss their craft.
• Critics called the politicians fantasists for their unrealistic campaign promises.
• These fantasists spend hours imagining elaborate scenarios that will never happen.