Naturalistic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-ˈli-stik/ nat·u·ral·is·tic

Meaning & Definition of Naturalistic

Naturalistic (adjective)

  1. of, characterized by, or according with naturalism

Naturalistic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. closely resembling the object imitated

    "the movie's volcanic eruption is so naturalistic that it's easy to forget that it all came out of a computer"

    similar: lifelike, living, natural, near, photo-realistic, realistic, three-dimensional
    related: alike, like, matching, similar, verisimilar, akin, analogous, approximate, comparable, resembling, accurate, close, faithful, true, compelling, convincing, expressive, graphic, gritty, vivid
    opposite: nonnatural, nonrealistic, unnatural, unrealistic
    near: dissimilar, off, unalike, unlike, incomparable, unmatched, contrasted, contrasting, different, disparate, fake, mock, phony, sham

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Naturalistic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Naturalistic:

lifelike, living, natural, near, photo-realistic, realistic, three-dimensional

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Naturalistic

Words with the opposite meaning of Naturalistic:

nonnatural, nonrealistic, unnatural, unrealistic

Related Words for Naturalistic

alike, like, matching, similar, verisimilar, akin, analogous, approximate, comparable, resembling, accurate, close, faithful, true, compelling, convincing, expressive, graphic, gritty, vivid

Near Antonyms of Naturalistic

dissimilar, off, unalike, unlike, incomparable, unmatched, contrasted, contrasting, different, disparate, fake, mock, phony, sham

Word Forms of Naturalistic

Derived words: naturalistically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Naturalistic

First known use: 1838

Frequently Asked Questions about Naturalistic

What does "Naturalistic" mean?

"Naturalistic" means of, characterized by, or according with naturalism. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, characterized by, or according with naturalism.

What is another word for "Naturalistic"?

Other words for "Naturalistic" include lifelike, living, natural, near, photo-realistic, realistic and three-dimensional. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Naturalistic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Naturalistic"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Naturalistic". Common alternatives include lifelike, living, natural, near, photo-realistic, realistic and three-dimensional.

What is the opposite of "Naturalistic"?

Antonyms of "Naturalistic" include nonnatural, nonrealistic, unnatural and unrealistic. Near antonyms include dissimilar, off, unalike and unlike.

How do you use "Naturalistic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Naturalistic" in a sentence: "the movie's volcanic eruption is so naturalistic that it's easy to forget that it all came out of a computer".

Is "Naturalistic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Naturalistic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Naturalistic"?

"Naturalistic" is pronounced /ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-ˈli-stik/ and divided into syllables as nat·u·ral·is·tic.

What is the origin of the word "Naturalistic"?

First known use: 1838.