realistic

Speech parts

1. realistic - Adjective

2. realistic - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the realists; in the manner of the realists; characterized by realism rather than by imagination.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

down-to-earth true practical reasonable genuine faithful authentic sensible naturalistic workable practicable lifelike matter-of-fact grounded true to life
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Antonyms

unrealistic utopian phantom off fantastic mad
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Related terms

real reality realize realism realist verisimilar

Phrases with the word

being realistic realistic number realistic state realistic scale in a realistic way realistic sizes

Anagrams

eristical

Examples

Let's be realistic. Let's do the impossible! Che Guevara

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter. Walt Disney

The subject of a good tragedy must not be realistic. Pierre Corneille

The Soviet government is the most realistic regime in the world - no ideals. Golda Meir

Be realistic and truthful - and tell Hong Kong businessmen honestly that they should go for long-term investments since it is unlikely money can be made in the short haul. Zhu Rongji

I agree with the many who consider freezing all sorts of weapons systems a first step in a realistic disarmament policy. Alva Myrdal

Close letter words and terms

realiser realism realist realistic acting realistic number realistic scale