Adjective
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of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism
"a realistic system of thought"
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representing what is real
not abstract or ideal
"realistic portraiture"
"a realistic novel"
"in naturalistic colors"
"the school of naturalistic writers"
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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"