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realistically

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Etymology

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    From realistic + -ally.

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    Adverb

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    realistically (comparative more realistically, superlative most realistically)

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

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