lifelike

adjective

life·​like ˈlīf-ˌlīk How to pronounce lifelike (audio)
Synonyms of lifelikenext
: accurately representing or imitating real life
a lifelike portrait
lifelikeness noun

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The graphics in the video game are more lifelike than we imagined they would be. the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room
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This Nebula Capsule 3 projector delivers an impressive experience with 300 ANSI Lumens of brightness in 1080p, making your movies and TV shows feel lifelike. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 But among those drawing the most attention were humanoid robots with lifelike faces, promoted for emotional care. — E. Eduardo Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The game, while technically still in early access, enjoys a thriving community of modders and just received its biggest update ever, which integrates Gran Turismo’s open-source tone-mapping system for more lifelike colors and lighting. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 This bright, budget-friendly big-screen Vizio TV gives you 4K resolution and an almost lifelike picture, thanks to its Quantum Dot QLED technology. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifelike

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lifelike was in the 14th century

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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelike. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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lifelike

adjective
life·​like ˈlī-ˌflīk How to pronounce lifelike (audio)
: accurately representing or imitating an actual living thing
a lifelike statue
lifelikeness noun
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