Meaning of realistic in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. 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

2. 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
3. 2. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism

   Examples

   • « a realistic system of thought »