reality

Definition

  • noun: the true situation that exists
  • noun: the quality or state of being real
  • often used attributively
  • synonyms: fact, loyalty, devotion

Examples

  • Her dream of competing in the Olympics became a 'reality'. [=she competed in the Olympics, as she had dreamed of doing]

  • He was starting to think he was infallible, so the criticism from his boss served as a 'reality check'.

  • Her friends gave her a 'reality check' about her boyfriend. [=told her the truth about her boyfriend]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Bing Bong. - Yeah. - Don't let anything happen to these. - Got it. Uh-huh. Add the reality distortion filter. Love it. Remember, play to the camera everyone. Riley is the camera. Make them get out of there. We are on in (..)
    2015 Inside Out