Realistic

a.

1.

Of or pertaining to the realists; in the manner of the realists; characterized by realism rather than by imagination.

Adj.	1.	realistic - 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" Antonyms: unrealistic - not realistic; "unrealistic expectations"; "prices at unrealistic high levels"
	2.	realistic - representing what is real; not abstract or ideal; "realistic portraiture"; "a realistic novel"; "in naturalistic colors"; "the school of naturalistic writers" Synonyms: naturalistic
	3.	realistic - of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism; "a realistic system of thought"

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