realistically

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities
US /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/
adv Freq #25847

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in a realistic manner

    The figure was realistically painted.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a realistic manner.

    The dream of a junkless, truly functional workspace is one fantasy you can realistically fulfill. It's downright exciting just to think about it!

  3. 3
    adv

    According to what is real or possible.

    Realistically what did you think would happen?

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in a realistic manner pragmaticallyrealistically
Word family
Derived forms biorealistically

Etymology

From realistic + -ally.

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