Want to say realistic differently? Here are other words for realistic and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of realistic
having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or done
Etymology of realistic
The word "realistic" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the word "realism" and the suffix "-ic", which forms an adjective
The term "realism" itself comes from the Latin "realis", meaning "actual" or "existing", and the suffix "-ism", which forms a noun
Historically, the word "realistic" was first used to describe art and literature that aimed to accurately depict everyday life, and later expanded to describe a practical and sensible approach to life
Synonyms
practical
sensible
pragmatic
down-to-earth
reasonable
rational
logical
grounded
authentic
genuine
truthful
factual
accurate
precise
lifelike
naturalistic
believable
credible
plausible
convincing
persuasive
straightforward
unromantic
unsentimental
hard-nosed
matter-of-fact
common-sense
level-headed
realistic
unidealistic
dispassionate
Definitions
- Having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or done
- * Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life
- * (of a person) having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or done
Usage Examples
- The movie's special effects were so realistic that the audience felt like they were part of the action
- * She's a very realistic person, always considering the potential consequences of her actions
- * The company's business plan is realistic and takes into account the current market trends
Antonyms
unrealistic
idealistic
romantic
sentimental
impractical
illogical
unreasonable
irrational
fanciful
imaginary
hypothetical
speculative
unpractical
unworkable
unfeasible
unsuitable
inapplicable
implausible
incredible
unbelievable
unconvincing