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Definition photorealism in American English

photorealism noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌfoʊtoʊˈrɪəlɪz(ə)m/
1

a style of painting or drawing in which images look so real that they are hard to distinguish from photographs

Synonyms and related words
abstract expressionism agitprop aquatint
2

in the design of computer games, images that are so realistic they look real

Example

In order for this industry to truly reach the next level and expand into new genres, pure photorealism is needed, argues 2K Games boss Christoph Hartmann.

Synonyms and related words
adventure game amusement arcade arcade
Definition photorealism in American English