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realistically

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌriəˈlɪstɪkli/ · UK /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪkli/

realistically means: When you consider what can actually happen or be done.

adverb

IN PRACTICEB2

When you consider what can actually happen or be done.

  • Realistically, we need another week.
  • How much can we realistically afford?
  • She realistically expected only a few replies.

Similar words: in practice

Common phrases: realistically speaking, realistically expect

LIFELIKEB2

In a way that looks or feels like real life.

  • She draws animals realistically.
  • The film portrays family life realistically.
  • Can you paint the shadows more realistically?

Similar words: naturally, lifelike

Common phrases: paint realistically, realistically portrayed

Questions about realistically

What does realistically mean?

When you consider what can actually happen or be done.

What is realistically in other languages?

Türkçe: gerçekçi olarak · Español: siendo realistas · Français: de façon réaliste · Deutsch: realistisch betrachtet · Italiano: realisticamente · 日本語: 現実的には

How do you pronounce realistically?

In American English /ˌriəˈlɪstɪkli/; in British English /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪkli/.

How do you use realistically in a sentence?

Realistically, we need another week. How much can we realistically afford?

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