Synonyms for naturalistic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : nach-er-uh-lis-tik, nach-ruh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌnætʃ ər əˈlɪs tɪk, ˌnætʃ rə-

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Définition of naturalistic

Origin :
  • 1840, in reference to the doctrine of naturalism; from natural + -istic. From 1849 as "aiming for realism."
  • adj realistic
Example sentences :
  • It is a mistake in embroidery design to be too naturalistic.
  • Extract from : « Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving » by Grace Christie
  • Such is the naturalistic point of view which we have adopted.
  • Extract from : « The Sense of Beauty » by George Santayana
  • Gothic architecture is essentially truthful and naturalistic.
  • Extract from : « Venice » by Dorothy Menpes
  • The figures of the Christian Virtues are very sweet and naturalistic.
  • Extract from : « The Cathedral Builders » by Leader Scott
  • The artistic impulse of the north is very crude and naturalistic.
  • Extract from : « Men of the Old Stone Age » by Henry Fairfield Osborn
  • This explanation will be rejected for the most part by naturalistic criticism.
  • Extract from : « The Origin of Paul's Religion » by J. Gresham Machen
  • No answer, on the basis of naturalistic presuppositions, has yet been given.
  • Extract from : « The Origin of Paul's Religion » by J. Gresham Machen
  • He may be ugly, too naturalistic, too big, and anything else you like.
  • Extract from : « Aaron's Rod » by D. H. Lawrence
  • In him was brought to a close the naturalistic conception of painting.
  • Extract from : « Modern Painting, Its Tendency and Meaning » by Willard Huntington Wright
  • The phases of the naturalistic patterns are constantly recurring.
  • Extract from : « Needlework As Art » by Marian Alford

Antonyms for naturalistic

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