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Definition realistically in American English

realistically adverb

adverb
/ˌriəˈlɪstɪkli/
1

in a way that seems real or is like real life

Example

Visitors can realistically experience life at sea.

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2

in a way that shows you have accepted a situation as it really is, not as you would like it to be

Example

You can't realistically expect people to pay such a high price.

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2.1

used for saying what is likely in a situation

Example

Realistically, only around 20 people will attend these classes.

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Definition realistically in American English