The Open Dictionary

realistic

adjective

UK/ˌrɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/
US/ˌriː.əˈlɪs.tɪk/

Definitions of realistic adjective

  1. B2

    Acknowledging and accepting situations as they truly are, and not making decisions based on unlikely hopes or wishes.

    • Let's be realistic; I simply cannot afford such a large sum of money.

    • It is not realistic to expect people to work for such low wages.

    • Given the current economic climate and considering your expenses, you should create a more realistic budget for your finances.

  2. B2

    Appearing to be real or true to life; resembling something that exists or occurs in reality.

    • The makeup effects in the movie were incredibly realistic.

    • The graphics in this virtual reality game are so realistic that you feel like you're actually there.

    • The detail in the painting was so realistic that it almost looked like a photograph.