lifelike

[ lahyf-lahyk ]

/ ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk /

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adjective

resembling or simulating real life: a lifelike portrait.

Origin of lifelike

First recorded in 1605–15; life + -like

OTHER WORDS FROM lifelike

lifelikeness, nounun·life·like, adjective

Words nearby lifelike

Life is short; art is long, life is too short, life jacket, lifeless, life lesson, lifelike, lifeline, life list, lifelong, lifelong learning, lifemanship

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Example sentences from the Web for lifelike

Robert dons a lifelike bodysuit and throws on a wig and a dress.
The Secret World of Men Who Dress Like Dolls|Nina Strochlic|January 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For my money, Dana Brody is the most lifelike teenager character on television since Freaks and Geeks was canceled 13 years ago.
‘Homeland’ Star Morgan Saylor: TV’s Most Hated Character Talks Back|Andrew Romano|October 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Because taxidermy uses “derma” (skin) to create a lifelike replica, a preserved creature triggers deep emotions in us.
Cool, Dead, and Stuffed|Melissa Milgrom|March 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Mr Saltzburg gave a spirited and lifelike representation of a manager laughing ha-ha when begged to disgorge a libretto.
The Little Warrior|P. G. Wodehouse

Then they would have buried her, but that she still looked so fresh and lifelike, and had such lovely rosy cheeks.
Favorite Fairy Tales|Various
Friend Ricketson,—I was much pleased with your lively and lifelike account of your voyage.
The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume VI, Familiar Letters|Henry David Thoreau
You must have been in a similar situation before, or you couldn't give such a lifelike picture of it.
There are Crimes and Crimes|August Strindberg
A more benignant, lifelike, tender look was never wrought in bronze.
Glimpses of Three Coasts|Helen Hunt Jackson

British Dictionary definitions for lifelike

lifelike

/ (ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk) /

adjective

closely resembling or representing life

Derived forms of lifelike

lifelikeness, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	lifelike
释义	lifelike [ lahyf-lahyk ] / ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR lifelike ON THESAURUS.COM adjective resembling or simulating real life: a lifelike portrait. Origin of lifelike First recorded in 1605–15; life + -like OTHER WORDS FROM lifelike lifelikeness, nounun·life·like, adjective Words nearby lifelike Life is short; art is long, life is too short, life jacket, lifeless, life lesson, lifelike, lifeline, life list, lifelong, lifelong learning, lifemanship Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for lifelike Robert dons a lifelike bodysuit and throws on a wig and a dress. The Secret World of Men Who Dress Like Dolls\|Nina Strochlic\|January 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For my money, Dana Brody is the most lifelike teenager character on television since Freaks and Geeks was canceled 13 years ago. ‘Homeland’ Star Morgan Saylor: TV’s Most Hated Character Talks Back\|Andrew Romano\|October 7, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Because taxidermy uses “derma” (skin) to create a lifelike replica, a preserved creature triggers deep emotions in us. Cool, Dead, and Stuffed\|Melissa Milgrom\|March 11, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Mr Saltzburg gave a spirited and lifelike representation of a manager laughing ha-ha when begged to disgorge a libretto. The Little Warrior\|P. G. Wodehouse Then they would have buried her, but that she still looked so fresh and lifelike, and had such lovely rosy cheeks. Favorite Fairy Tales\|Various Friend Ricketson,—I was much pleased with your lively and lifelike account of your voyage. The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume VI, Familiar Letters\|Henry David Thoreau You must have been in a similar situation before, or you couldn't give such a lifelike picture of it. There are Crimes and Crimes\|August Strindberg A more benignant, lifelike, tender look was never wrought in bronze. Glimpses of Three Coasts\|Helen Hunt Jackson British Dictionary definitions for lifelike lifelike / (ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk) / adjective closely resembling or representing life Derived forms of lifelike lifelikeness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to lifelike authentic, faithful, graphic, natural, original, real, representative, true, representational
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lifelike

adjective

Origin of lifelike

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Example sentences from the Web for lifelike

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adjective

Derived forms of lifelike

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