adv
realistically
adv
1
In a way that is practical and reflects what is actually possible.
"Realistically, we can't finish the project by Friday."
How to Use Realistically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpeaking practically, or judging by what is actually likely.
Word Forms
more realistically comparative, most realistically superlative
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_____, we can't finish the project by Friday.
Etymology
From "realistic" plus the adverb suffix "-ally."