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realistic

Pronunciation: [rɪəˈlɪs.tɪk]

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Learn how to use realistic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) when something is true to life or shows how things really are. It means not just dreaming or imagining, but thinking about what is possible in the real world. For example, if a movie is realistic, it shows events and characters that could happen in real life.

Example

The artist painted a realistic picture of the landscape, capturing all the details.

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The story was not realistic; it had dragons and superheroes that couldn't exist in real life.

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Do you think this movie is realistic, or does it feel more like a fantasy?

Context: “plans”

(adjective) when a plan or idea is practical and can actually work. It means that something is doable and makes sense in the real world. For instance, if you want to save money for a bike, it's realistic to save a little each week instead of trying to save all your money at once.

Example

Her plan to study 30 minutes each day is realistic and should help her improve.

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Thinking he can finish the project in one night was not realistic; it will take much longer.

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Is your goal for this year realistic, or is it too ambitious?

How to pronounce realistic

Pronunciation: [rɪəˈlɪs.tɪk]

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