re·al·is·tic (r   -l s tk)adj. 1. Tending to or expressing an awareness of things as they really are: She gave us a realistic appraisal of our chances. 2. Of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are: a realistic novel about ghetto life. See Synonyms at graphic. re al·isti·cal·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. | 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" possible - capable of happening or existing; "a breakthrough may be possible next year"; "anything is possible"; "warned of possible consequences" practical - concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art" real, existent - being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; "real objects"; "real people; not ghosts"; "a film based on real life"; "a real illness"; "real humility"; "Life is real! Life is earnest!"- Longfellow unrealistic - not realistic; "unrealistic expectations"; "prices at unrealistic high levels" |
| 2. | realistic - 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" | |
| 3. | realistic - of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism; "a realistic system of thought" |
realistic
adjective 1. practical, real, sensible, rational, common-sense, sober, pragmatic, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, businesslike, level-headed, hard-headed, unsentimental, unromantic << OPPOSITE impractical
adjective 3. lifelike, true to life, authentic, naturalistic, true, natural, genuine, graphic, faithful, truthful, representational, vérité
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