The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonnaturalistic”
The antonyms of nonnaturalistic are naturalistic and realistic. The antonyms naturalistic and realistic convey a sense of authenticity, truthfulness, and adherence to reality.
Explore all Antonyms of “nonnaturalistic”
Definitions and Examples of naturalistic, realistic
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Representing or depicting things as they appear in nature or real life; resembling or imitating the natural world.
Example
The artist's paintings were so naturalistic that they looked like photographs.
Accurately representing things as they are in real life; showing a practical understanding of what is possible or likely.
Example
The movie's special effects were so realistic that it felt like the audience was part of the action.
Key Differences: naturalistic vs realistic
- 1Naturalistic emphasizes the resemblance to the natural world, while realistic emphasizes accuracy and practicality.
- 2Realistic can also refer to a practical understanding of what is possible or likely, whereas naturalistic does not have this connotation.
Effective Usage of naturalistic, realistic
- 1Art: Use naturalistic to describe art that closely resembles the natural world, and realistic to describe art that accurately represents things as they are in real life.
- 2Film and TV: Use realistic to describe movies or TV shows that accurately depict real-life situations, and naturalistic to describe movies or TV shows that closely resemble the natural world.
- 3Literature: Use realistic to describe literature that accurately portrays real-life situations, and naturalistic to describe literature that closely resembles the natural world.
Remember this!
The antonyms naturalistic and realistic convey a sense of authenticity, truthfulness, and adherence to reality. Naturalistic emphasizes the resemblance to the natural world, while realistic emphasizes accuracy and practicality. Use these words to describe art, film and TV, and literature that accurately depict real-life situations or closely resemble the natural world.
