Definition of realistically in English:
realistically
adverb rɪəˈlɪstɪkliˌriəˈlɪstɪk(ə)li
1In a way that demonstrates a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
how well can each candidate realistically expect to do?
sentence adverb realistically, at his age opportunities are few and far between
2In a way that is accurate and true to life.
this film realistically simulates the effects that a nuclear war could have
Cubist artists did not try to paint realistically
Definition of realistically in US English:
realistically
adverbˌrēəˈlistik(ə)lēˌriəˈlɪstɪk(ə)li
1In a way that demonstrates a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
how well can each candidate realistically expect to do?
sentence adverb realistically, at his age opportunities are few and far between
2In a way that is accurate and true to life.
this film realistically simulates the effects that a nuclear war could have
Cubist artists did not try to paint realistically