realistic
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əˈlɪs adjective
1.
interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
2.
pertaining to, characterized by, or given to the representation in literature or art of things as they really are: a realistic novel.
3.
resembling or simulating real life: a duck hunter skilled at making realistic decoys.
4.
Philosophy. of or pertaining to realists or realism.
Related forms
re·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
an·ti·re·al·is·tic, adjective
an·ti·re·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
hy·per·re·al·is·tic, adjective
non·re·al·is·tic, adjective
non·re·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
o·ver·re·al·is·tic, adjective
o·ver·re·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
pro·re·al·is·tic, adjective
pseu·do·re·al·is·tic, adjective
qua·si-re·al·is·tic, adjective
qua·si-re·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
sem·i·re·al·is·tic, adjective
sem·i·re·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
ul·tra·re·al·is·tic, adjective
un·re·al·is·tic, adjective
un·re·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. pragmatic, common-sense, hard-headed, sensible.
1. pragmatic, common-sense, hard-headed, sensible.
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realistic (ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 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 |
| real'istically | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
No matter how realistic and artistic these representations may be, however, they are still lifeless.
No matter what the problem she brought a touch of humor and a realistic appraisal to all situations.
The more realistic the image, the better the commemoration of the dead.
Be realistic and people will take you much more seriously.
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