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Meaning of realistic in English
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Classifying Adjective
realistic
Definitions
1.
representing what is real
Examples
« not abstract or ideal »
« realistic portraiture »
« a realistic novel »
« in naturalistic colors »
« the school of naturalistic writers »
Synonyms
representational
Qualitative Adjective
realistic
Definitions
1.
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
Examples
« 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 »
Synonyms
down-to-earth
earthy
graphic
lifelike
pictorial
vivid
hardheaded
hard-nosed
practical
pragmatic
living
real
true-to-life(a)
true to life(p)
virtual(a)
practical(a)
veridical
real
Antonyms
unrealistic
2.
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism
Examples
« a realistic system of thought »