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lifelike

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Word: Lifelike

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "lifelike" describes something that looks or seems very real, like something you would see in real life. It can refer to objects, images, or descriptions that are realistic, making you feel as if they are alive or true to life.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "lifelike" to describe art, models, performances, or even reactions. When something is lifelike, it has qualities that make it seem genuine or true to life.

Examples:
  1. Art: "The artist painted a lifelike portrait of her grandmother."
  2. Models: "The museum displayed a lifelike dinosaur model that amazed the visitors."
  3. Descriptions: "The author used lifelike details in his story to create vivid images in the readers' minds."
Advanced Usage:

In advanced contexts, "lifelike" can be used to describe simulations or virtual reality experiences that feel very real. For example, "The lifelike simulations in the training program helped the students prepare for real-life situations."

Word Variants:
  • Lifelike (adjective): Describing something that appears real.
  • Lifelikeness (noun): The quality of being lifelike; how realistic something appears.
Different Meanings:

While "lifelike" primarily refers to realism in appearance or description, it can also imply a sense of authenticity in reactions or emotions. For instance, a "lifelike performance" in acting means the actor portrayed their character in a very believable way.

Synonyms:
  • Realistic
  • True-to-life
  • Natural
  • Authentic
  • Verisimilar
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "lifelike," but you can use phrases like "come to life" to convey a similar meaning. For example: - "The story came to life with the author's lifelike descriptions."

Summary:

"Lifelike" is a useful adjective to describe anything that resembles reality closely.

Adjective
  1. free from artificiality
    • a lifelike pose
    • a natural reaction
  2. evoking lifelike images within the mind
    • pictorial poetry and prose
    • graphic accounts of battle
    • a lifelike portrait
    • a vivid description

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