realer
Realer is the comparative form of the adjective real in English. It is used informally to intensify statements about authenticity or truth, often in spoken language, memes, social media, and youth culture. Examples include phrases like "this is realer than you think" or "that story seems realer." In standard formal writing, speakers typically favor the phrase "more real" in place of realer. Realer can function as an adjective or, in casual speech, as an adverb, though usage varies by region and community of speakers.
As a noun or brand name, Realer (sometimes styled as REALER) is used by several companies, particularly
In linguistics, realer is of interest as an example of semantic intensification through inflection, illustrating how
See also: Realism, Realness, Slang, Comparative forms in English.