realistic

/ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Biểu đạt hoặc đại diện một cách chính xác, thực tế, không lý tưởng

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Adjective

Examples

A realistic appraisal of the situation.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến việc đại diện cho các đối tượng, hành động hoặc điều kiện như chúng thực sự là hoặc đã

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Adjective

Examples

A realistic novel about the Victorian poor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “realistic” mean?

Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

Is “realistic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.