realistically
advEtymology From realistic + -ally.
1
In a realistic manner.
- The dream of a junkless, truly functional workspace is one fantasy you can realistically fulfill. It's downright exciting just to think about it!2005, Don Aslett, The office clutter cure: get organized, get results:
2
According to what is real or possible.
Sentence adverb
- Realistically what did you think would happen?
- Try all you want but realistically you've got no hope.
- Derived terms
- biorealistically