Realistic

Pronunciation: /riˈəlˈɪstɪk/

Definitions of realistic

adjective relating to or representing things as they are in reality; practical or pragmatic

Example Sentences

A1 The cartoon characters look realistic.

A2 She has a realistic view of the world.

B1 The novel presents a realistic portrayal of life in the city.

B2 The special effects in the movie were incredibly realistic.

C1 The artist's paintings are so realistic, they almost look like photographs.

C2 The documentary provided a realistic insight into the lives of refugees.

Examples of realistic in a Sentence

formal The project timeline needs to be realistic in order to ensure successful completion.

informal Let's be realistic, we can't finish this whole pizza by ourselves.

slang I'm trying to be realistic about my chances of winning the lottery.

figurative His dreams were so big, they were almost too realistic to believe.

Grammatical Forms of realistic

• past tense: realized
• plural: realistics
• comparative: more realistic
• superlative: most realistic
• present tense: realistic
• future tense: will be realistic
• perfect tense: have been realistic
• continuous tense: is being realistic
• singular: realistic
• positive degree: realistic
• infinitive: to be realistic
• gerund: being realistic
• participle: realistic

Origin and Evolution of realistic

First Known Use: 1829 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'realistic' originated from the Latin word 'realis' which means 'relating to things' or 'actual'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe art or literature that represents things as they are in real life, the word 'realistic' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of being practical, sensible, or based on reality.