realistic

IPA: riʌɫˈɪstɪk

Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.
Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

Examples of "realistic" in Sentences

How realistic is it to forecast an increase in that fraction?
You ground the piece in "realistic" descriptions, even though you were trying out surrealism.
I would also add to the conversation a question; just how "realistic" is the current "realistic fiction?"
Instead of ending in pessimism or optimism, they might search for meaning with what I call realistic hope.
They have a much more, what they call realistic -- lower expectations, as far as the assumptions are concerned.
Brown said the party was in "the future business", offering what he described as a realistic and radical road to renewal.
In the joy of his story Fielding soon forgot his burlesque of Richardson, and attempted what he called a realistic novel; that is, a story of real life.
LOU DOBBS, CNN ANCHOR: Tonight, top U.S. officials announce what they call a realistic timetable for success in Iraq as insurgents kill four more of our troops.
TODD: Taylor says he does not want Congress to promise an unrealistic amount of taxpayer money for the memorial, and says he will make sure the passengers and crew on that plane will get what he calls a realistic and lasting tribute.