Definitions and Examples of realistic, natural, ordinary
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life.
Example
The artist's paintings were so realistic that they looked like photographs.
Existing or produced by nature; not artificial or man-made.
Example
The park was a beautiful display of natural beauty with its lush greenery and flowing streams.
Having no special or distinctive features; normal or usual.
Example
The restaurant served ordinary food that was neither exceptional nor terrible.
Key Differences: realistic vs natural vs ordinary
- 1Realistic refers to something that is true to life and accurately represents reality.
- 2Natural refers to something that exists or is produced by nature, without human intervention.
- 3Ordinary refers to something that is common or usual, lacking any special or distinctive features.
Effective Usage of realistic, natural, ordinary
- 1Artistic Expression: Use realistic to describe art that accurately represents reality.
- 2Environmental Description: Use natural to describe landscapes, environments, and products that are not man-made.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use ordinary to describe things that are common or usual in everyday conversation.
Remember this!
The antonyms of surreal are realistic, natural, and ordinary. Use realistic to describe something that accurately represents reality, natural to describe something that exists or is produced by nature, and ordinary to describe something that is common or usual. These words can be used in artistic expression, environmental description, and everyday conversation.
