realistically
adverb/riˈælɪstɪkli/
Frequency rank: #9,302 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is based on facts and what is actually possible, rather than on hopes or ideals.
Example sentence
We need to think realistically about how long this project will take.
Synonyms & related words
- practically
- honestly
- sensibly
- pragmatically
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