REALISTIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REALISTIC?

Need another word that means the same as “realistic”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “realistic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Realistic” are: naturalistic, practical, pragmatic, sensible, commonsensical, achievable, attainable, feasible, practicable, viable, reasonable, logical, workable, lifelike, true, truthful, faithful, close, authentic, genuine, representational, graphic, convincing

Realistic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Realistic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “realistic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life.
• Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
• Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism.
• Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal.
• Aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are.

Synonyms of "Realistic" as an adjective (23 Words)

achievable	Able to be brought about or reached successfully. It was an ambitious goal but it seemed achievable.
attainable	Able to be attained; achievable. An attainable target.
authentic	Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief. The letter is now accepted as an authentic document.
close	Fitting closely but comfortably. You re very close about your work aren t you.
commonsensical	Exhibiting native good judgment. Unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated.
convincing	(of a victory or a winner) leaving no margin of doubt; clear. There is no convincing evidence that advertising influences total alcohol consumption.
faithful	Not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend. Her husband was faithful to her.
feasible	Capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are. The most feasible explanation.
genuine	Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. Genuine emotion.
graphic	Describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail. A graphic presentation of the data.
lifelike	Evoking lifelike images within the mind. The artist had etched a lifelike horse.
logical	Marked by an orderly logical and aesthetically consistent relation of parts. The polar expedition is a logical extension of his Arctic travels.
naturalistic	Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal. A naturalistic rock garden.
practicable	Capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are. The measures will be put into effect as soon as is reasonably practicable.
practical	Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. For all practical purposes she s his girlfriend.
pragmatic	Relating to pragmatics. A pragmatic approach to politics.
reasonable	As much as is appropriate or fair; moderate. A restaurant serving excellent food at reasonable prices.
representational	Relating to or denoting art which aims to depict the physical appearance of things. Representational images.
sensible	Aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed. I am sensible that the mention of such a circumstance may appear trifling.
true	Of a compass bearing measured relative to true north. It is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatever for supposing it true.
truthful	Expressing or given to expressing the truth. Gave truthful testimony.
viable	Capable of life or normal growth and development. Viable seeds.
workable	Capable of producing the desired effect or result; practicable; feasible. A workable peace settlement.

Usage Examples of "Realistic" as an adjective

• The actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans.
• A realistic description.
• I thought we had a realistic chance of winning.
• Realistic portraiture.
• A realistic view of the possibilities.
• A realistic novel.
• A realistic appraisal of our chances.
• A realistic human drama.

Associations of "Realistic" (30 Words)

actuality	The state of existing in reality. A hope that progressed from possibility to actuality.
actually	As a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis. She actually spoke Latin.
atheist	Someone who denies the existence of god. Atheist leanings.
atheistic	Rejecting any belief in gods. Atheistic scientists.
coarse	Relating to the sport of angling for coarse fish. Coarse anglers.
cyberspace	A computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange. I stayed in cyberspace for just a few minutes.
down-to-earth	Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles.
earthy	Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent. Their good natured vulgarity and earthy humour.
harsh	Sharply disagreeable; rigorous. A time of harsh military discipline.
heathen	Relating to heathens. A chance of salvation for the heathen.
indecent	Not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters. An earthy but not indecent story.
indecorous	Lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct. A pub crawl with sundry indecorous adventures.
irreligious	Hostile or indifferent to religion. An irreligious man.
lifelike	Evoking lifelike images within the mind. A lifelike pose.
now	Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. We can hardly send her back now can we.
obscene	Offensive to the mind. The obscene massacre at Wounded Knee.
pagan	Relating to pagans or their beliefs. A pagan god.
pictorial	A newspaper or periodical with pictures as a main feature. Pictorial perspective.
practical	Having or put to a practical purpose or use. Practical applications of calculus.
pragmatic	Relating to pragmatics. A matter of fact or pragmatic approach to the problem.
pragmatist	A person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions. American pragmatists have influenced a great deal of recent philosophy of many types.
present	Bring forward and present to the mind. The verbs are all in the present.
realism	The doctrine that universals or abstract concepts have an objective or absolute existence The theory that universals have their own reality is sometimes called Platonic realism because it was first outlined by Plato s doctrine of forms or ideas. The summit was marked by a new mood of realism.
reality	Relating to reality TV. Youth when death has no reality.
realized	Successfully completed or brought to an end. The joy of a realized ambition overcame him.
ridiculously	So as to cause surprise or disbelief. It had been ridiculously easy to track him down.
salacious	Characterized by lust. Salacious limericks.
unbecoming	(especially of clothing or a colour) not flattering. It was unbecoming for a university to do anything so crass as advertising its wares.
unseemly	Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society. An unseemly squabble.
virtual	Existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact. A virtual revolution.