realistic

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
    representing what is real; not abstract or ideal
    of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism

Word Origin

realistic (adj.)
"true to reality" (of art, literature, etc.), 1829; "involving a practical view of life" (opposed to idealistic), 1831; from realist + -ic. Related: Realistically.

Synonym

Example

1. But he is also realistic .
2. Maybe we were more realistic .
3. Some of you are realistic .
4. Read magazines with realistic expectations .
5. Is deflation a realistic likelihood ?

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