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naturalism

noun

nat·​u·​ral·​ism ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce naturalism (audio)
1
: action, inclination, or thought based only on natural desires and instincts
2
: a theory denying that an event or object has a supernatural significance
specifically : the doctrine that scientific laws are adequate to account for all phenomena
3
: realism in art or literature
specifically : a theory or practice in literature emphasizing scientific observation of life without idealization and often including elements of determinism

Example Sentences

a major exponent of naturalism, Theodore Dreiser depicted life's harsh realities unflinchingly and without moral judgment
Recent Examples on the Web Kramer has no interest in naturalism or for trafficking in the realm of the real. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 26 Jan. 2022 The unsparing naturalism of this self-portrait is the source of its hold on us. Eric Gibson, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 The images occasionally swerve too bumpily from street-level naturalism to theatrical spectacle. New York Times, 8 Dec. 2021 The show follows the Brockman family — mom, dad, three young children — and is partially improvised, with an easy naturalism that feels instantly familiar and intimate. New York Times, 5 May 2022 Old-fashioned Chekhovian naturalism is banished to create a samovar-free zone. David Benedict, Variety, 8 July 2022 Hawke brings a certain spooky nonchalance to the role, conveying the mundanity of evil through the uninflected naturalism of his delivery. A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2022 Diwan dares to make this film beautiful, with an exceptionally striking naturalism and grace. Sonaiya Kelleystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2022 The action is captured with a shooting style that blends naturalism and lyricism, using mostly first-time young actors. Alissa Simon, Variety, 9 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of naturalism was circa 1641

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