realism — meaning in English

English meaning

• realism noun A practical, level-headed way of seeing the world, focused on facts rather than wishful thinking.
• reality noun The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they are imagined or wished to be.

Senses

realism is used for these senses in English:

• realism A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.
• reality The state of being actual or real; realness.

realism — full definition

1. noun A practical, level-headed way of seeing the world, focused on facts rather than wishful thinking.
2. noun An artistic style that aims to depict people, objects, and life as they truly appear.

reality — full definition

1. noun The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they are imagined or wished to be.
2. noun Television programming that follows real, unscripted people and situations.

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