interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical

a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.

pertaining to, characterized by, or given to the representation in literature or art of things as they really are

a realistic novel.

resembling or simulating real life

a duck hunter skilled at making realistic decoys.

Philosophy . of or pertaining to realists or realism.

adjective

impractical , irrational , unrealistic , fanciful , insincere

adjective

astute , businesslike , commonsense , down-to-earth , earthy , hard , hard-boiled * , levelheaded , practical , pragmatic , pragmatical , prudent , rational , real , reasonable , sane , sensible , shrewd , sober , sound , unfantastic , unidealistic , unromantic , unsentimental , utilitarian , authentic , faithful , graphic , lifelike , natural , original , representational , representative , true , true to life , truthful , hardheaded , matter-of-fact , objective , prosaic , tough-minded , naturalistic , true-life , photographic , pictorial , picturesque , vivid , genuine , practicable , viable