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Italian

realisticamente

/ˌrealistikaˈmente/adverbB2
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Meaning

realistically

  • In a realistic manner; in a way that is sensible and based on practical realities rather than optimism.

In a sentence

Realisticamente parlando, non possiamo completare il lavoro entro domani.

Realistically speaking, we cannot finish the work by tomorrow.

Quanto tempo ci vorrà realisticamente per ottenere una risposta?

How long will it realistically take to get an answer?

Dobbiamo valutare realisticamente le nostre possibilità di successo.

We must realistically evaluate our chances of success.

Usage notes

  • Formed from the feminine adjective 'realistica' + suffix '-mente'.

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