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realness

noun

Simple meaning

Being actual or real.

Pronunciation

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reelnuhs

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹilnəs

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. The state of being actual or real

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: The state of being actual or real

Used this way, realness is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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positive realnessviolent realness

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • realistnounPerson or profession

    A philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them.

  • realitynounDerived noun · specialist

    All of your experiences that determine how things appear to you.

  • realismnounDerived noun

    The attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth.

  • reallyadverbDerived adverb

    In accordance with truth or fact or reality.

  • realizeverbDerived verb

    Be fully aware or cognizant of.

  • realiseverbDerived verb

    Earn on some commercial or business transaction.

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Synonyms

Sense: being actual or real

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