Realistic definition

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Tending to or expressing an awareness of things as they really are.

She gave us a realistic appraisal of our chances.

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Tending to face facts; practical rather than visionary.
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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.

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.

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Of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are.

A realistic novel about coal mining.

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Of, having to do with, or in the style of, realism or realists.
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A realistic appraisal of the situation.

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Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

A realistic novel about the Victorian poor.

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Realistic Sentence Examples

  • For some reason, he experienced a very realistic vision.

  • You're supposed to be taking care of me, but that isn't realistic 100% of the time, is it?

  • If it is daringly realistic, it is no less audacious in its idealism.

  • The story of Sinflhi is the true or realistic history of a soldier who.

  • She may have been more realistic about Annie's life, but she is very protective of sister Claire.

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