Naturalistic

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌnætʃəˈrælɪstɪk/

Definitions of naturalistic

adjective relating to or suggesting the view that physical and biological processes are sufficient to explain all phenomena

Example Sentences

A1 The painting of the forest looked very naturalistic.

A2 The documentary aimed to capture a naturalistic portrayal of life in the wild.

B1 The play was praised for its naturalistic dialogue and character development.

B2 The filmmaker was known for his naturalistic approach to storytelling, focusing on realistic human interactions.

C1 The novel was lauded for its naturalistic descriptions of the changing seasons and landscapes.

C2 The artist's work was characterized by its naturalistic style, capturing the essence of the subject with great detail.

Examples of naturalistic in a Sentence

formal The artist's painting style is known for its naturalistic depiction of landscapes.

informal I really like how the movie had a naturalistic feel to it, like you were right there in the scene.

slang The new skincare product claims to give you a naturalistic glow without any makeup.

figurative Her storytelling was so vivid and naturalistic, it felt like I was living in the world she created.

Grammatical Forms of naturalistic

past tense

naturalisticed

plural

naturalistics

comparative

more naturalistic

superlative

most naturalistic

present tense

naturalistic

future tense

will naturalistic

perfect tense

have naturalisticed

continuous tense

am naturalisticing

singular

naturalistic

positive degree

naturalistic

infinitive

to naturalistic

gerund

naturalisticing

participle

naturalisticed

Origin and Evolution of naturalistic

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'naturalistic' originated from the Latin word 'naturalis' meaning 'by birth or inborn'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a philosophical or artistic approach that emphasizes the observation and depiction of the natural world, the term 'naturalistic' has evolved to also refer to a scientific approach that seeks to explain phenomena based on natural laws.