Realistic
English Meaning
Of or pertaining to the realists; in the manner of the realists; characterized by realism rather than by imagination.
- Tending to or expressing an awareness of things as they really are: She gave us a realistic appraisal of our chances.
- Of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are: a realistic novel about ghetto life. See Synonyms at graphic.