Reality

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them. It represents what is real rather than imagined or theoretical.

“The reality of climate change is supported by overwhelming scientific evidence.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/riˈælɪti/

Syllables

re·al·i·ty

Related Words

Synonyms

actualitytruth fact

Antonyms

unreality

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains Y and double vowels; -ITY ending pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; the Y adds value for positioning

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Words you can make from Reality

Shorter words formed from the letters in “reality”.

realty retail aiery alert aliet alite ality alter ariel arite artel artie artly ately aylet early irate italy laeti lairy laity later layer leary

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8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “reality”.

literacy literary

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