Meaning
realistic
- sensible, practical, and based on what is actually possible; pragmatic
- representing things as they truly are; lifelike (art, film, description)
In a sentence
Dobbiamo fissare un obiettivo realistico per questo progetto.
We need to set a realistic goal for this project.
Gli effetti speciali del film sono incredibilmente realistici.
The film's special effects are incredibly realistic.
Questa proposta non mi sembra affatto realistica.
This proposal doesn't seem realistic to me at all.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| realistico | masculine · singular |
| realistica | feminine · singular |
| realistici | masculine · plural |
| realistiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The masculine plural is 'realistici' (with soft -ci sound).
- Opposite of 'irrealistico' or 'idealista'.