Realistic definition

(1) Aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are

"A realistic description"

"A realistic view of the possibilities"

"A realistic appraisal of our chances"

"The actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans"

(2) Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal

"Realistic portraiture"

"A realistic novel"

"In naturalistic colors"

"The school of naturalistic writers"

(3) Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism

"A realistic system of thought"