Naturalistic
(adjective)
- Relating to, characterized by, or following the principles of naturalism.
- Representing things or actions in a manner that resembles the natural world.
Origin:
Derived from the word 'naturalism' meaning a philosophical belief that only natural laws and forces operate in the world.
Examples:
- The naturalistic style of painting aims to accurately depict the world as it appears, without idealizing or abstracting the subject matter.
- The naturalistic approach to acting involves studying human behavior and emotions in order to bring a greater realism to performances.
- The naturalistic setting of the play was designed to create a sense of immersion for the audience.
- The naturalistic design of the garden featured plants and flowers that were native to the area.
- The naturalistic lighting of the film created a mood of atmospheric realism.