naturalistic
/ˌnætʃərəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective
- Looking or feeling like real life; imitating nature closely.
- The movie's naturalistic dialogue made the characters feel like real people.
- The painting has a naturalistic style, with every leaf and shadow carefully detailed.
- Gardeners often prefer a naturalistic design that blends with the surrounding landscape.
- Relating to the scientific study of nature or to the philosophy of naturalism.
- Naturalistic observation is a research method where scientists watch subjects in their normal environment.
- The museum's naturalistic exhibits show animals in their native habitats.
- Her naturalistic approach to psychology focuses on observable behaviors rather than inner thoughts.
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