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Synonyms

lifelike

American  
[lahyf-lahyk] / ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk /

adjective

  1. resembling or simulating real life.

    a lifelike portrait.
lifelike British  
/ ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk /

adjective

  1. closely resembling or representing life

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Other Word Forms

  • lifelikeness noun
  • unlifelike adjective

Etymology

Origin of lifelike

First recorded in 1605–15; life + -like

Example Sentences

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"We always knew our plushie toy collection was lifelike, but it seems we finally got the ultimate seal of approval," store manager Liam Bloomfield said.

From Barron's

These distorted poses were far from the lifelike models scientists wanted to produce.

From Science Daily

The rapid evolution of AI means that these videos are becoming more lifelike all the time.

From BBC

As she drew the fibers together, they created vibrant pictures—birds and pixies and flowers—and they were so lifelike they seemed to breathe and move as if in a gentle breeze.

From Literature

There is a particular thrill in beholding a portrait as old and as lifelike as Isidora’s, just over a foot in height and 6 inches wide.

From The Wall Street Journal

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