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The definition of realistic is someone who has a good grip on the reality of a situation and understands what can and cannot be done, something that is a practical, achievable idea, or something that resembles the actual truth about life.

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An example of realistic is a person who knows his own limitations and isn't going to expect to be an amazing opera singer when he can't even carry a tune.
An example of realistic is a book that really rings true and that could be about true life.

See realistic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, having to do with, or in the style of, realism or realists
tending to face facts; practical rather than visionary

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realistically adverb

See realistic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Tending to or expressing an awareness of things as they really are: She gave us a realistic appraisal of our chances.
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.

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