🇬🇧 Realistic meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Realistic means you understand how things really are and what is truly possible, instead of pretending or hoping for something that is almost impossible. A realistic person still has dreams, but they also use facts, common sense, and limits—like time, money, and energy—to decide what can actually happen in real life.

My realistic goal for running is to reach the fridge without needing a nap halfway there.

Being realistic, a blanket cape does not make me able to fly, but it does make me trip very dramatically.

My realistic plan to become a millionaire was to start by finding a dollar I lost under the couch.

My realistic plan for Monday is to be slightly less confused than I was on Sunday.

The realistic part of planning a sleepover is knowing that the “sleep” part is just a cute suggestion.

Sam drew a tower of toys that reached the sky. His sister said, "Be realistic." He crossed out the top and drew a more realistic tower. He called the plan realistic, chose small blocks, made a realistic base, and built. The small realistic tower stood, and they laughed with proud, calm smiles.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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