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Definition realistic in British English

realistic adjective

adjective
/ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/

▪ alternative, assessment, attitude, chance, estimate, expectation, goal, option, prospect, target, view

1

able to understand and accept things as they really are

Example

He's never going to agree to that. Be realistic!

Example

The recession has made people more realistic about what they can afford to buy.

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2

based on facts and situations as they really are

Example

Changing your job is the only realistic solution.

Example

It is time to make a realistic assessment of the danger.

Example

He has a realistic chance of winning a seat in the election.

Example

I don't think it's very realistic to expect her to help us.

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3

paintings, books, computer games etc that are realistic seem very like real life

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3.1

used about an artificial object or substance that looks very much like a natural object or substance

Example

That fur looks very realistic.

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Definition realistic in British English