The characters seemed real to us.

Meaning: We felt as though the characters in the show were actual people.

Choice of Words: Characters are the people or animals in a story or play. Seemed means to appear or give the impression of being something. Real means actually existing or happening.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The characters in the book felt like real people to her.
• Characters leapt from pages, becoming real friends.
• He dreamed of driving a real car someday.
• He imagined it was a real race car.
• She often visits the zoo to see real animals.
• White chocolate is not real chocolate.
• She talked to it like it was a real person.
• Real friends accept you for who you are.
• Emotions flowed, raw and real.
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