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realistically
[/riːˈælɪstɪkli/]
adverb
realistically
1.
in a way that is based on or concerned with what is real and practical rather than imaginary or theoretical
Realistically, we won't be able to finish this project by next week.
Realistically, não conseguiremos terminar este projeto na próxima semana.
2.
in a manner that represents things accurately and truthfully
The artist painted the landscape realistically, with fine attention to detail.
O artista pintou a paisagem de forma realista, com grande atenção aos detalhes.
3.
from a practical or pragmatic perspective
Realistically speaking, we need to cut costs to remain competitive.
Falando de forma realista, precisamos reduzir custos para permanecer competitivos.
Synonyms
practically
pragmatically
honestly
truthfully
genuinely
Antonyms
ideally
theoretically
unrealistically
imaginatively
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
realistically
commonly used in business and everyday contexts
Portugal
realistically
preferred over 'realisticamente' in modern usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
realistically speaking
to put it realistically
in all realistically
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