realistic

adjective
UK: /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
US: /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

  1. Closely resembling real life; practical.

    1. The movie had realistic special effects, but a poor plot.
    2. Is it realistic to expect that the project will be completed on time?

  2. Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.

    1. I'm trying to be realistic about my chances of getting the job.
    2. A realistic assessment of the situation is crucial for making informed decisions.

Synonyms

practical matter-of-fact objective pragmatic authentic sensible down-to-earth
realistic noun

  1. A person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly.

    1. She is such a realistic, she will never give up.
    2. Realists understand that compromise is often necessary to achieve progress so they are realistic.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "realistic" in English means: Closely resembling real life; practical., Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected..

The phonetic transcription of "realistic" is /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/ in British English and /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "realistic": practical, matter-of-fact, objective, pragmatic, authentic, sensible, down-to-earth.

Example usage of "realistic": "The movie had realistic special effects, but a poor plot.". More examples on the page.