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1. (adj.) realistic
concerned with or based on what is real or practical:
a realistic estimate.
2. realistic
characterized by or given to the representation in literature or art of things as they really are:
a realistic novel.
3. realistic
resembling or simulating real life:
a realistic decoy.
4. realistic
pertaining to philosophic realists or realism.
Etymology: (1815–20)
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1. (adj) realistic
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
"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. (adj) naturalistic, realistic
representing what is real; not abstract or ideal
"realistic portraiture"; "a realistic novel"; "in naturalistic colors"; "the school of naturalistic writers"
3. (adj) realistic
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism
"a realistic system of thought"
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1. (adjective) realistic
≠ unrealistic
We have to be realistic. This will take a long time.
2. realistic
≠ unrealistic
a realistic chance of achieving our goals; The prices they charge are not realistic.
3. realistic
≠ unrealistic
a film that gives a realistic picture of war; Realistically, we can only hope for about 50 people to come.; The illustrations realistically represent what is happening.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) realistic
of or pertaining to the realists; in the manner of the realists; characterized by realism rather than by imagination
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