adj
lifelike
LYF-lyk
Lifelike (adj) means Closely resembling a real living person or thing; realistic. Example: “The wax figure was eerily lifelike.”
adj
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Closely resembling a real living person or thing; realistic.
"The wax figure was eerily lifelike."
"The animators worked hard to make the CGI wolf look lifelike."
How to use lifelike
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking real or true to life, even though it isn't actually alive.
Common pairings
lifelike detail
eerily lifelike
lifelike figure
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more lifelike
- Superlative
- most lifelike
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Etymology
Formed from life + like, describing something that looks or behaves like a living thing.
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What does “lifelike” mean?
The word “lifelike” means closely resembling a real living person or thing; realistic. In plain terms, looking real or true to life, even though it isn't actually alive.
How do you pronounce “lifelike”?
“Lifelike” is pronounced LYF-lyk (/ˈlaɪflaɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “lifelike” in a sentence?
Here is “lifelike” used in a sentence: “The wax figure was eerily lifelike.”
What part of speech is “lifelike”?
“Lifelike” is an adjective.
