Definition of REALISTIC

realistic

Adjective

  • aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
    • "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"
  • of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism
    • "a realistic system of thought"

Adjective Satellite

  • representing what is real; not abstract or ideal
    • "realistic portraiture"
    • "a realistic novel"

Adj

  • Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.
  • Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

Examples

  • "A realistic appraisal of the situation."
  • "A realistic novel about the Victorian poor."

Origin / Etymology

From realist + -ic.

Antonyms

unrealistic, utopian

Scrabble Score: 11

realistic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
realistic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
realistic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

realistic is a valid Words With Friends word