lifelike

adjective

life·​like ˈlīf-ˌlīk 

: accurately representing or imitating real life

a lifelike portrait

lifelikeness noun

Synonyms of lifelike

• realistic
• living
• naturalistic
• natural
• vivid
• three-dimensional

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

This style of display continued throughout the exhibit, as just around the corner, a lifelike Luke Skywalker stood next to his landspeeder on a mock Tatooine while a Jawa hid nearby. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Soda is currently on their ECOS tour, where surviving members Charly Alberti and Zeta Bosio are performing live alongside a lifelike digital avatar of their late frontman. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

For viewers, that can make everything from cinematic highlights to shadow details feel more vivid and lifelike. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

From artwork and tattoos to lifelike casts and preservation, here are some unique ways to memorialize a once-in-a-lifetime pet. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lifelike

• businesslike
• ladylike
• motorbike
• workmanlike
• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike

Kids Definition

lifelike

adjective

life·​like ˈlī-ˌflīk 

: accurately representing or imitating an actual living thing

a lifelike statue

lifelikeness noun