Adjective
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"