lifelike — very similar to real life in appearance; realistic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very similar to real life in appearance; realistic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪflaɪk/
Example Sentences
- The AI-generated avatar was so lifelike that my grandmother tried to offer it some cookies through the screen.
- The lifelike dinosaur exhibit made children both fascinated and terrified.
- Her lifelike paintings captured every wrinkle and expression with stunning detail.
lifelike
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlaɪflaɪk/]
very similar to real life in appearance; realistic
The sculptor's lifelike statue makes visitors think a real person is standing there.
Carved with knife-like precision, gentle as wife-like grace!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word formed in English combining 'life' (from Old English 'lif', meaning living existence) with 'like' (from Old English 'lic', meaning similar or resembling). The word emerged in the 16th century to describe something that closely resembles real life.
Breakdown
life (living existence) + like (resembling, similar) = lifelike (resembling real life)
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📝Examples
“The AI-generated avatar was so lifelike that my grandmother tried to offer it some cookies through the screen.”
“The lifelike dinosaur exhibit made children both fascinated and terrified.”
“Her lifelike paintings captured every wrinkle and expression with stunning detail.”
“The video game's lifelike graphics made players forget they were in a virtual world.”
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