lifelike

adjective

life·​like ˈlīf-ˌlīk 

: accurately representing or imitating real life

a lifelike portrait

lifelikeness noun

Synonyms

• living
• natural
• naturalistic
• naturalist
• near
• photo-realistic
• realistic
• 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

Google also recently showed off Google Beam—a way to convert people in video calls to appear more 3D and lifelike for a more personal touch. —Luke Larsen, Wired News, 25 May 2025

Joe Rogan's lifelike birthday cake of Sabrina Carpenter has gone viral on social media. —Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025

Beam is designed to appear life-sized and lifelike, aiming to convey a sense of genuine presence, making remote interactions feel more akin to being physically present. —Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

Of all the parks, Bryce notoriously shines in winter—there is perhaps no sight more bewitching than the park’s amphitheater of lifelike hoodoos cloaked in fresh powder. —Maya Silver, Outside Online, 2 May 2025

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