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naturalistic

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nat·u·ral·is·tic  (nchr--lstk, nchr-)
adj.
1. Imitating or producing the effect or appearance of nature.
2. Of or in accordance with the doctrines of naturalism.

natu·ral·isti·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.naturalistic - representing what is real; not abstract or ideal; "realistic portraiture"; "a realistic novel"; "in naturalistic colors"; "the school of naturalistic writers"
representational - (used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen; "representational art"; "representational images"

naturalistic
adjective 1. realistic, photographic, kitchen sink, representational, lifelike, warts and all (informal) true-to-life, vérité, factualistic
adjective 2. lifelike, realistic, real-life, true-to-life


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He does not work, except when people are looking, and only then when the observer has a green, naturalistic look, and seems to be taking notes.
 
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