lifelike

adjective

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

Examples of lifelike in a Sentence

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
Recent Examples on the Web Even though their technology was good enough to create impressively lifelike A.I. friends and lovers, companies like OpenAI, Google and Anthropic all worried that giving their chatbots too much personality, or letting users form emotional connections with them, was too risky. Kevin Roose, New York Times, 9 May 2024 Worlds away from the actors in quaint Halloween monkey masks in the original 1968 film with Charlton Heston, the apes here have expressive features and extraordinarily lifelike movement. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024 The lifelike figure was a reassuring presence throughout my stay and a powerful introduction to the hotel’s commitment to honor Chaco Canyon. Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024 But unlike other chefs who focus on deceptively lifelike pastries such as Thomas Raquel, formerly of Le Bernardin, or Paris’ Cedric Grolet, Lee’s creations have a bit more of a whimsical feel. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 May 2024 And keep scrolling for more lifelike greenery from Afloral. Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024 The lifelike figurine is dressed in a blue power suit just like the set the actress wore on the milestone cover issue. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 Nvidia data centers will send images and video to the device, providing users with a more lifelike experience. Ian King, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024 With new droids arriving at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge this week — and some of the most lifelike characters ever created coming later this year to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — the Walt Disney Co. this year is elevating the wizardry that is theme park engineering. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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