realistically

realistically
[[t]ri͟ːəlɪ̱stɪkəli[/t]]
ADV: ADV with cl (emphasis)
You use realistically when you want to emphasize that what you are saying is true, even though you would prefer it not to be true.
See also realistic

Realistically, there is never one right answer.

Syn:

English dictionary. 2008.

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  • Realistically — Re al*is tic*al*ly, adv. In a realistic manner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • realistically — rea|lis|tic|ally [rıəˈlıstıkli] adv 1.) if you think about something realistically, you think about it in a practical way and according to what is actually possible ▪ You can t realistically expect to win the whole competition. [sentence adverb]… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • realistically — adverb 1 in a practical way and according to what is actually possible: You have to look realistically at the options available. (sentence adverb): Realistically, we can t expect things to improve before the end of next year. 2 in a way that… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • realistically — UK [ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪklɪ] / US [ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪklɪ] adverb 1) in a way that seems real or is like real life Visitors can realistically experience life at sea. 2) a) in a way that shows you have accepted a situation as it really is, not as you would like it… …   English dictionary

  • realistically — adverb 1. in a realistic manner (Freq. 5) let s look at the situation realistically • Ant: ↑unrealistically • Derived from adjective: ↑realistic 2. in a realistic manner the figure was realistically painted …   Useful english dictionary

  • realistically — adv. Realistically is used with these verbs: ↑model, ↑price …   Collocations dictionary

  • realistically — realistic ► ADJECTIVE 1) having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected. 2) representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life. DERIVATIVES realistically adverb …   English terms dictionary

  • realistically — adverb see realism …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • realistically — See realistic. * * * …   Universalium

  • realistically — adverb In a realistic manner …   Wiktionary

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