Adjective

(en adjective)

Expressed or represented as being accurate.

A ''realistic'' appraisal of the situation.

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Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

A ''realistic'' novel about the Victorian poor.

Adjective

(en-adj)

(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

We're the most honest people you will ever come across.

* Sir W. Temple

An honest physician leaves his patient when he can contribute no farther to his health.

(of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.

an honest''' account of events''; '''''honest reporting

In good faith; without malice.

an honest mistake

(of a measurement device) Accurate.

an honest scale

Authentic; full.

an honest day's work

Earned or acquired in a fair manner.

an honest dollar

Open; frank.

an honest countenance

(obsolete) Decent; honourable; suitable; becoming.

* Shakespeare

Behold what honest clothes you send forth to bleaching!

(Chaucer)

(obsolete) Chaste; faithful; virtuous.

* Shakespeare

Wives may be merry, and yet honest too.