- realistically
- adverb see realism
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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Realistically — Re al*is tic*al*ly, adv. In a realistic manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
realistically — rea|lis|tic|ally [rıəˈlıstıkli] adv 1.) if you think about something realistically, you think about it in a practical way and according to what is actually possible ▪ You can t realistically expect to win the whole competition. [sentence adverb]… … Dictionary of contemporary English
realistically — adverb 1 in a practical way and according to what is actually possible: You have to look realistically at the options available. (sentence adverb): Realistically, we can t expect things to improve before the end of next year. 2 in a way that… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
realistically — UK [ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪklɪ] / US [ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪklɪ] adverb 1) in a way that seems real or is like real life Visitors can realistically experience life at sea. 2) a) in a way that shows you have accepted a situation as it really is, not as you would like it… … English dictionary
realistically — [[t]ri͟ːəlɪ̱stɪkəli[/t]] ADV: ADV with cl (emphasis) You use realistically when you want to emphasize that what you are saying is true, even though you would prefer it not to be true. → See also realistic Realistically, there is never one right… … English dictionary
realistically — adverb 1. in a realistic manner (Freq. 5) let s look at the situation realistically • Ant: ↑unrealistically • Derived from adjective: ↑realistic 2. in a realistic manner the figure was realistically painted … Useful english dictionary
realistically — adv. Realistically is used with these verbs: ↑model, ↑price … Collocations dictionary
realistically — realistic ► ADJECTIVE 1) having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected. 2) representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life. DERIVATIVES realistically adverb … English terms dictionary
realistically — See realistic. * * * … Universalium
realistically — adverb In a realistic manner … Wiktionary
