Definition

The quality of appearing real or true to life, often used to describe art, models, or representations that closely resemble actual living things.

Example

The artist's painting had an incredible lifelikeness that made it seem as if the subjects could step out of the frame.

Conversation

Have you seen that new animated movie?

Yeah, the lifelikeness of the characters was incredible!

I know, right? It felt so real and immersive.

Exactly! I was really impressed by the animation quality.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lifelikeness → It is formed from "life" (from Old English "līf", meaning existence or living) and "likeness" (from Old English "licnes", meaning similarity or resemblance). The word "lifelikeness" refers to the quality of being similar to or resembling life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'life' as existence and 'likeness' as similarity — lifelikeness means having the quality of resembling life.

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