Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪknəs/
noun a similar appearance or resemblance
A1 I drew a picture of my friend's likeness.
A2 The artist captured the likeness of the model perfectly.
B1 The statue bore a striking likeness to the famous historical figure.
B2 The actor's performance was so convincing that it bore a strong likeness to the real person.
C1 The painter's ability to capture the likeness of his subjects is truly remarkable.
C2 The sculptor's attention to detail in creating the likeness of the famous politician was extraordinary.
adjective having a similar appearance or resemblance
A1 She has a strong likeness to her mother.
A2 The painting bears a striking likeness to the original.
B1 There is a clear likeness between the two sculptures.
B2 The actor's performance bore a remarkable likeness to the real historical figure.
C1 The artist captured the likeness of the subject with incredible detail.
C2 The digital recreation was so realistic that it was difficult to distinguish it from the original likeness.
formal The artist captured the likeness of the subject perfectly in the portrait.
informal I think the new sculpture looks just like you, it's uncanny!
slang That drawing has your likeness down to a T.
figurative The similarities between the two stories were striking, almost like a likeness in plot.
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