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- [lahyf-lahyk]
- /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/
- /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahyf-lahyk]
- /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/
Definitions of lifelike word
- adjective lifelike resembling or simulating real life: a lifelike portrait. 1
- noun lifelike Very similar to the person or thing represented. 1
- adjective lifelike realistic 1
- adjective lifelike Something that is lifelike has the appearance of being alive. 0
- graded adjective lifelike A lifelike work of art is so skilfully done that it appears very like the person or thing that it is supposed to represent. 0
- adjective lifelike closely resembling or representing life 0
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Origin of lifelike
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; life + -like
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Parts of speech for Lifelike
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lifelike popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lifelike usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lifelike
adj lifelike
- authentic — An authentic person, object, or emotion is genuine.
- faithful — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- graphic — giving a clear and effective picture; vivid: a graphic account of an earthquake.
- natural — existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
- original — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.
adjective lifelike
- believable — Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
Antonyms for lifelike
adjective lifelike
- unrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
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