Word
realistic
Phoneticsre·al·is·tic, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹiəˈɫɪstɪk/
UK/ɹiəlˈɪstɪk/
Definitions
01sensible and achievable
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. accepting things as they are and not making plans that are impossible to achieve.
adj. having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
日本語:現実的※
“We need to be realistic about how much work we can finish today.”
“The board urged the department heads to set realistic targets for the next quarter, rather than relying on overly optimistic growth projections.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'about'.
Antonyms
02looking like real life
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. showing things exactly as they look in real life, especially in art, films, or games.
adj. representing objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are without idealisation.
日本語:リアル※
“The video game has very realistic graphics that make the forest look real.”
“The novelist was praised for her realistic portrayal of working-class life in the industrial north during the late nineteenth century.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “realistic” in context.
Verb
01. remain realistic
“We need to remain realistic about our chances of winning the tournament.”
verb + adj
02. set a realistic goal
“It is important to set a realistic goal so you do not get discouraged early on.”
verb + noun + adj
Adjective
03. highly realistic
“The new flight simulator provides a highly realistic experience for trainee pilots.”
adv + adj
04. realistic about the situation
“She is being very realistic about the situation and knows it will take time to heal.”
adj + prep
05. realistic to expect
“Is it realistic to expect the project to be finished by Friday?”
adj + infinitive
Noun
06. realistic expectation
“Having a realistic expectation of the costs will help you manage your budget.”
adj + noun
07. realistic portrayal
“The movie was praised for its realistic portrayal of life in the 1920s.”
adj + noun
08. realistic chance
09. appreciation realistic
Real-World Examples
“Avery also advises new students to be realistic about their timetable and how much they can take on.” “It’s emancipatory, in that it encourages women to know and take control of their bodies, but it’s also realistic about the reality of living in those bodies.” Etymology
From realist + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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