adv
Uncommon
realistically
Realistically (adv) means In a way that is practical and reflects what is actually possible. Example: “Realistically, we can't finish the project by Friday.”
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In a way that is practical and reflects what is actually possible.
"Try all you want but realistically you've got no hope."
"Realistically what did you think would happen?"
"Realistically, we can't finish the project by Friday."
How to use realistically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpeaking practically, or judging by what is actually likely.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more realistically
- Superlative
- most realistically
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____, we can't finish the project by Friday.
Etymology
From "realistic" plus the adverb suffix "-ally."
Antonyms
unrealistically
Rhymes for realistically
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What does “realistically” mean?
The word “realistically” means in a way that is practical and reflects what is actually possible. In plain terms, speaking practically, or judging by what is actually likely.
How do you use “realistically” in a sentence?
Here is “realistically” used in a sentence: “Realistically, we can't finish the project by Friday.”
What part of speech is “realistically”?
“Realistically” is an adverb.
Is “realistically” a common word?
“Realistically” is an uncommon word in modern English.
