realistic

adjective

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: re-al-is-tic (4)

English Definition

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example Sentence

We need a realistic plan.

US IPA /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

UK IPA /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/

practical pragmatic reasonable lifelike authentic

unrealistic impractical idealistic