lifelike

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the appearance of reality or living beings; resembling the real thing closely.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lifelike
like , mike , spike

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Variants

List of all variants of lifelike that leads to same result
lifelike , lifelikeness , lifelikenesses

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Etymology

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From life + -like.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lifelike' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In 1931, a lifelike wax figure of Adolf Hitler was exhibited in Berlin, causing a scandal.

3. The term 'lifelike' is often used to describe animatronics and robots that closely resemble real animals or humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. realism: A literary or artistic movement that emphasizes the portrayal of reality and the representation of things as they really are.

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Culture

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In art, a lifelike representation is one that closely resembles the real thing. In literature, the term can be used to describe characters or scenes that are vividly and realistically portrayed.

How to Memorize "lifelike"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a painting or sculpture that is lifelike. Imagine the details, textures, and colors that make it resemble the real thing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lifelike' with the word 'realistic'. Think of how the two words are related in meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Life is like a mirror: Reflect what is real.' to help remember the definition of lifelike.

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