C1nounartsphilosophy
US/ˈriː.ə.lɪ.zəm/
UK/ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/
showing life as it really is in art or writing; also accepting situations as they really are
In context
The film's gritty realism shocked audiences used to romantic comedies.
Nam Cao's short stories are classic examples of Vietnamese realism.
We need some realism here; we cannot finish this project in a week.
Words that go with realism
adjective + noun
- magical realismGarcía Márquez is famous for his magical realism.
- gritty realismThe crime drama is praised for its gritty realism.
- socialist realismMany posters from that era follow the style of socialist realism.
- political realismThe course compares political realism with liberal theories.
noun + preposition
- sense of realismReal street sounds add a sense of realism to the film.
- dose of realismThe budget cuts brought a dose of realism to the plans.