the state of the world as it really is rather than as you might want it to be
"businessmen have to face harsh realities"
the quality possessed by something that is real
"The movie felt so convincing because it perfectly captured the unsettling reality of living in a war zone."
The state of being actual or real.
"The fantasy novel was fascinating until I realized that reality often lacks such dramatic plot twists."
In plain English: Reality is the actual state of things as they truly exist, separate from what you imagine or pretend.
"The movie was so realistic that I forgot it wasn't actually reality."
Usage: Use "reality" to refer to the objective existence of things, distinct from imagination or illusion. It often pairs with verbs like "face," "confront," or "reflect" when discussing how circumstances match expectations.
A female given name
"The new teacher, Reality, greeted every student with a warm smile at first bell."
The word reality entered English around 1550 as a legal term for fixed property or possessions. Its meaning later shifted to describe real existence, a usage first recorded in 1647.