realistically
adverb/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/, /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪkli/
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/
- used to say what you think can actually be achieved in a particular situation
- Realistically, there is little prospect of a ceasefire.
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- in a way that shows somebody accepts in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve
- How many can you realistically hope to sell?
- Kate spoke realistically about the task ahead.
- in a way that represents things as they are in real life
- a fireplace with realistically glowing coals
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