lifelike
Translation
lifelike, realistic
Examples
The painting was so lifelike.
The painting was so lifelike.
She has a lifelike doll.
She has a lifelike doll.
Grammar Patterns
((lifelike)) ((noun)) appearing real The artist created a lifelike sculpture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: realistic, naturalistic, vivid; Antonyms: artificial, unrealistic
Etymology
From 'life' + '-like' (resembling). It literally means 'like life'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a statue that looks so 'lifelike' you think it might move. That's the core meaning.