There are four meanings listed in oed's entry for the adjective realistic, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Definition of realistic adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary.

The meaning of realistic is of, relating to, or marked by literary or artistic realism : Accurately representing what is natural or real : Convincingly rendered to appear natural. Let's be realistic (about this) - i just can't afford to pay that much money. It isn't realistic to expect people to work for so little money. If you are realistic about a situation, you recognize and accept its true nature and try to deal with it in a practical way. Police have to be realistic about violent crime.

It isn't realistic to expect people to work for so little money. If you are realistic about a situation, you recognize and accept its true nature and try to deal with it in a practical way. Police have to be realistic about violent crime. Interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical. See examples of realistic used in a sentence. Definition of realistic. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

Definition of realistic. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.