What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “fantastical”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “fantastical”

The antonyms of fantastical are realistic and ordinary. The antonym realistic implies something that is based on reality, while ordinary refers to something that is commonplace or unremarkable.

Explore all Antonyms of “fantastical”

• realistic
• ordinary

Definitions and Examples of realistic, ordinary

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

realistic

Representing things as they are in reality; resembling or simulating real life.

Example

The movie's special effects were so realistic that it felt like the audience was part of the action.

ordinary

Having no special or distinctive features; normal or commonplace.

Example

He preferred ordinary clothes over flashy ones because they were more comfortable.

Key Differences: realistic vs ordinary

• 1. Realistic refers to something that is based on reality, while fantastical refers to something that is imaginary or unreal.
• 2. Ordinary refers to something that is commonplace or unremarkable, while fantastical implies something that is imaginative or extraordinary.

Effective Usage of realistic, ordinary

• 1. Writing Fiction: Use fantastical to describe imaginary worlds and characters, and realistic to describe realistic settings and situations.
• 2. Describing Art: Use fantastical to describe surreal or abstract art, and realistic to describe art that resembles real life.
• 3. Comparing Ideas: Use ordinary to compare something that is common or unremarkable to something that is unique or extraordinary.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of fantastical are realistic and ordinary. Use realistic to describe something that is based on reality, and ordinary to describe something that is commonplace. Use fantastical to describe something that is imaginative or extraordinary.