Definitions

real-life

[ree-uhl-lahyf, reel-] / ˈri əlˌlaɪf, ˈril- /

ADJECTIVE

existing in reality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actual authentic concrete corporal corporeal honest legitimate physical tangible

STRONG

empirical factual practical realistic

WEAK

non-fictional

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fake fictional

STRONG

delusional ethereal unrealistic

WEAK

untrue

NOUN

life as lived in the real world

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actuality natural world physical world real world

STRONG

reality realness

WEAK

being existence

Example Sentences

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The film was based on the real-life experience of John Davidson, the subject of an acclaimed BBC documentary in the 80s, and 33-year-old Aramayo called it "the hardest role I've ever done".

From BBC

Participants lived on the isolated hotel floor for two weeks and followed daily routines designed to mimic real-life social interactions.

From Science Daily

Logging out is more about choosing real-life closure than ending digital theft.

From MarketWatch

After all, his only experience with real-life interrogators was from the receiving end of their questioning.

From Los Angeles Times