Lifelike

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/

Definitions of lifelike

adjective resembling or simulating real life; realistic

Example Sentences

A1 The lifelike doll scared the child.

A2 The lifelike painting of the landscape looked almost real.

B1 The lifelike CGI effects in the movie were impressive.

B2 The lifelike prosthetic limb moved with incredible realism.

C1 The lifelike sculpture was so detailed that it appeared to breathe.

C2 The lifelike robot was indistinguishable from a human being at first glance.

Examples of lifelike in a Sentence

formal The lifelike sculptures in the museum were crafted with incredible attention to detail.

informal The lifelike animations in the video game make it feel so realistic.

slang That lifelike portrait is so on point, it's like a photo!

figurative Her storytelling was so vivid and lifelike, it felt as if we were right there with her.

Grammatical Forms of lifelike

• past tense: lifeliked
• plural: lifelikes
• comparative: more lifelike
• superlative: most lifelike
• present tense: lifelike
• future tense: will lifelike
• perfect tense: have lifeliked
• continuous tense: is lifeliking
• singular: lifelike
• positive degree: lifelike
• infinitive: to lifelike
• gerund: lifeliking
• participle: lifeliked

Origin and Evolution of lifelike

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lifelike' originated from the combination of 'life' and 'like', indicating something resembling or imitating life.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe things that closely resembled real life, the word 'lifelike' has evolved to also connote vividness, realism, and authenticity in various contexts such as art, technology, and storytelling.