realistic
USree-uh-LIS-tik/ˌɹiəˈlɪs.tɪk/reer-LIS-tik/ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/
- 1Practical and possible, not based on hopes or dreams.
Be realistic. We can't finish all this work in one day.
She set a realistic goal of saving ten dollars a week.
Similarpractical, pragmatic, sensible, reasonable, achievable
Oppositeunrealistic, idealistic, impractical
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- 2Showing things the way they really look or happen in real life.
Like a photo that shows exactly what was in front of the camera.
The painting is so realistic that the apples look good enough to eat.
The movie's realistic sound effects make you feel like you are really there.
Similarlifelike, accurate, authentic, faithful, naturalistic
Oppositeunrealistic, fanciful
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Origin
From the word "realist" plus the ending "-ic".