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realistic

adjective

Aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
R
Ends with
C
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌɹɪəˈlɪstɪk

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are

    “A realistic description”

adjective

  1. Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal

    “Realistic portraiture”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism

    “A realistic system of thought”

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Example Sentences

A realistic description
A realistic view of the possibilities
A realistic appraisal of our chances
The actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans
Realistic portraiture
A realistic novel
In naturalistic colors
The school of naturalistic writers
A realistic system of thought

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