lifelike

adjective life·like \ ˈlīf-ˌlīk \

Updated on: 12 May 2018

Definition of lifelike

: accurately representing or imitating real life

a lifelike portrait

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lifelikeness

noun

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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 of lifelike from the Web

This surprisingly lifelike toe was made to look natural by a skilled artisan who wanted to maintain the aesthetic as well as mobility during the Early Iron Age.

— katy scott, CNN, "Why warriors in New Guinea used human bones as formidable daggers," 5 May 2018
Blow torching and sanding help achieve the glass-like finish of her lifelike renderings.

— jeneé osterheldt, kansascity, "Kevin Hart hearts his portrait by KC celebrity artist: 'One of the best gifts ever' | The Kansas City Star," 2 May 2018
This is the first year Loedding has showcased his work at the festival, pieces which feature lifelike white floral designs.

— patricia dillon, Houston Chronicle, "Waterway Arts Festival features works to suit all tastes," 7 Apr. 2018
Meant for small to medium-sized rooms, these bookshelf speakers can fill a room with a lifelike sound.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "These Powerhouse Bookshelf Speakers Are Half-Off Today," 15 Feb. 2018
The sound is incredibly close to your ear, and incredibly lifelike.

— peter rubin, WIRED, "Coming Attractions: The Rise of VR Porn," 17 Apr. 2018
Knowing her penchant for achieving lifelike colors, clients will often request specific palettes, and Kang is happy to oblige.

— kristen bateman, Vogue, "With Lifelike Cacti Cupcakes, This New York Baker Takes Cake Decoration to the Next Level," 5 Mar. 2018
The generator network uses machine learning to study massive numbers of pictures, which essentially teach it how to make deceptively lifelike ones of its own.

— lawrence greenemeier, Scientific American, "Spot the Fake: Artificial Intelligence Can Produce Lifelike Photographs," 19 Mar. 2018
Angel Giuffria, a bionics advocate and actress, attended South by Southwest in Austin on Saturday to demonstrate her lifelike robotic hand in action.

— fernando ramirez, Houston Chronicle, "Bionic woman posts picture of her 'cyborg problems' at SXSW," 13 Mar. 2018

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