Definition of lifelike
: accurately representing or imitating real life a lifelike portrait
lifelikeness
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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
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The highlight of the ride is the Shaman of Songs, a 10-foot-tall animatronic character whose elegant movements are startlingly lifelike.
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So hopes HoriPro, the Japanese talent agency for the ultra-lifelike virtual star Kyoko Date.
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14th Century
First Known Use of lifelike
14th century
LIFELIKE Defined for English Language Learners
lifelike
playDefinition of lifelike for English Language Learners
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: looking like a real person or thing
LIFELIKE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of lifelike for Students
: very like something that is alive a lifelike doll
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