"true to reality" (of art, literature, etc.), 1829; "involving a practical view of life" (opposed to idealistic), 1831; from realist + -ic. Related: Realistically.
a realistic view of the possibilities
a realistic appraisal of our chances
the actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans
a realistic description
realistic portraiture
a realistic novel
a realistic system of thought
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