realistic

[ree-uh-lis-tik] / ˌri əˈlɪs tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

sensible, matter-of-fact

Synonyms

STRONGEST

businesslike down-to-earth practical pragmatic prudent rational real reasonable sane sensible sober

WEAK

astute commonsense earthy hard hard-boiled levelheaded pragmatical shrewd sound unfantastic unidealistic unromantic unsentimental utilitarian

Antonyms

STRONGEST

excited impractical inefficient irrational unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwise

WEAK

fanciful insincere

ADJECTIVE

genuine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic lifelike original truthful

WEAK

faithful graphic natural representational representative true true to life

Antonyms

WEAK

fanciful impractical insincere irrational unrealistic

Example Sentences

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Friedman said “it looked very realistic” until a colleague tried searching for the studies only to discover they were completely fabricated.

From The Wall Street Journal

"When these patients understand that their struggle is rooted in biology, not lack of discipline, and are supported with structured nutrition, consistent meal patterns, psychological strategies and realistic goals, their relationship with food improves markedly."

From BBC

Spurs won the Europa League, but 22 defeats and a Premier League placing of 17th was the more realistic measure.

From BBC

If you’re averaging multiple hours on social media, it’s not realistic to go to zero.

From The Wall Street Journal

The most realistic option, should the Biggs decide against rebuilding, would be to sell the park to another owner — or directly to the residents, a course of action the residents have been actively pursuing.

From Los Angeles Times

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