B2adjective 2K

Realistic

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk//ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/"]/

Meaning of Realistic

accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation

In simple words: Something that is true to life and believable.

Realistic in a sentence

• The movie presented a realistic portrayal of life in the city.
• For the project, we need a realistic budget that considers all potential expenses.
• Her expectations for the job were not realistic given her experience level.
• The artist focused on creating realistic images that captured the essence of the subject.
• It's important to set realistic goals to avoid disappointment.

How to use Realistic

Use 'realistic' to describe expectations, art, or situations that seem genuine. It's appropriate for both casual and professional contexts, but avoid it in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think 'real'-istic; imagine a real scene or scenario that feels true.

Related words

Collocations with Realistic

• be
• seem
• keep something
• extremely
• very
• fairly
• about
• in
• it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something
• be
• seem
• keep something
• extremely
• very
• fairly
• about
• in
• it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something
• appear
• be
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Realistic

• feasible, viable

Opposites of Realistic

• unrealistic
• impractical
• fanciful

Common mistakes with Realistic

• Confuse with 'real' when describing something that exists rather than its believability.
• Use incorrectly in exaggerated contexts, e.g., saying a fantasy movie is 'realistic'.
• Misapply it to personal feelings instead of situations or representations.

Frequently asked questions about Realistic

What does Realistic mean?

Something that is true to life and believable.

What is the definition of Realistic?

accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation

How do you use Realistic in a sentence?

The movie presented a realistic portrayal of life in the city.

Can you give another example of Realistic?

For the project, we need a realistic budget that considers all potential expenses.

What are synonyms for Realistic?

Common alternatives include feasible, viable.

What is the opposite of Realistic?

Opposite meanings include unrealistic, impractical, fanciful.

What words go with Realistic?

It commonly pairs with be, seem, keep something, extremely, very, fairly, about, in, it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something, be, seem, keep something, extremely, very, fairly, about, in, it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Realistic?

Confuse with 'real' when describing something that exists rather than its believability. Use incorrectly in exaggerated contexts, e.g., saying a fantasy movie is 'realistic'. Misapply it to personal feelings instead of situations or representations.

How do you pronounce Realistic?

US: /["/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk//ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Realistic?

Use 'realistic' to describe expectations, art, or situations that seem genuine. It's appropriate for both casual and professional contexts, but avoid it in overly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Realistic?

"Realistic" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.