Realism meaning

What does “realism” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“realism” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth.

realism

noun

  1. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

    Synonymspragmatism
  2. the state of being actual or real

    “the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him”

  3. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

  4. an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description

    Synonymsnaturalism
  5. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

    SynonymsPlatonism

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University