the ability to accept events and situations as they really are and to deal with them in a practical way
Though a romantic at heart, she had a strongstreak of realism.
Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable
practical
sensible
rational
2
a way of making something seem real
The realism of modern computer graphics is stunning.
Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable
practical
sensible
rational
3
artliteraturea style in art and literature that shows life as it really is
Synonyms and related words
Styles and methods in art
abstract expressionism
agitprop
aquatint
4
politicsthe idea that the main aim of all political action connected with international relations is to gain power for a particular purpose, especially to protect one’s own people
Synonyms and related words
Political beliefs and their supporters
anarchism
antidisestablishmentarianism
behaviouralism
realism
noun uncountable
US /ˈriəˌlɪzəm/
Other entries for this word
magic realismnoun
classical realismnoun
magical realismnoun
structural realismnoun
structuralrealism at neorealism
DEFINITIONS4
1
the ability to accept events and situations as they really are and to deal with them in a practical way
Though a romantic at heart, she had a strongstreak of realism.
Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable
realistic
practical
sensible
2
artliteraturea style in art and literature that shows life as it really is
Synonyms and related words
Styles and methods in art
abstract expressionism
agitprop
aquatint
3
a way of making something seem real
The realism of modern computer graphics is stunning.
Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable
realistic
practical
sensible
4
politicsthe idea that the main aim of all political action connected with international relations is to gain power for a particular purpose, especially to protect one’s own people