1840, in reference to the theological doctrine of naturalism; see natural + -istic. By 1849 as "aiming for realism, not formal or conventionalized."
in naturalistic colors
the school of naturalistic writers
natty
natural
natural-born
naturalism
naturalist
naturalistic
naturality
naturalization
naturalize
naturally
naturalness
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