Realism - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the state of being actual or real (syn: reality, realness)
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
- an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description (syn: naturalism)
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
Extra examples
He has a sense of realism about what can be done to improve the economy.
The realism of her dream was alarming.
The sound effects lend realism to the scene.
He has hope, but also a scientist's sense of realism.
His paintings usually fall under the heading of realism.
Critics were impressed by the movie's earthy realism.
Even during Picasso's youthful figurative stages, stark realism was never his forte ...
Leonard takes Carver-style dirty realism and fuses it with the pace of a detective story.
Billingham's pictures have a gritty realism which can be almost upsetting.
He writes fiction that marries up realism and the supernatural.
He brought a note of realism into the debate.
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