Definition of Realistic in English :

Define Realistic in English

Realistic meaning in English

Meaning of Realistic in English

Pronunciation of Realistic in English

Realistic pronunciation in English

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Realistic

see synonyms of realistic

Adjective

1. realistic

aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are

Example Sentences:
'a realistic description'
'a realistic view of the possibilities'
'a realistic appraisal of our chances'
'the actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans'

2. naturalistic, realistic

representing what is real; not abstract or ideal

Example Sentences:
'realistic portraiture'
'a realistic novel'
'in naturalistic colors'
'the school of naturalistic writers'

3. realistic

of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism

Example Sentences:
'a realistic system of thought'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Realistic

see synonyms of realistic
adjective
1. 
showing awareness and acceptance of reality
2. 
practical or pragmatic rather than ideal or moral
3. 
(of a book, film, etc) depicting or emphasizing what is real and actual rather than abstract or ideal
4. 
of or relating to philosophical realism

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Realistic

see synonyms of realistic
adjective
1. 
of, having to do with, or in the style of, realism or realists
2. 
tending to face facts; practical rather than visionary

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Realistic

see synonyms of realistic
adj.
1. Tending to or expressing an awareness of things as they really are: She gave us a realistic appraisal of our chances.
2. Of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are: a realistic novel about coal mining. See Synonyms at vivid.

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