Synonyms for

Lifelike

Verb / ˈlaɪˌflaɪk / Another word for lifelike — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

resembling or simulating real life; realistic

Synonyms & similar words

natural pictorial graphic vivid realistic naturalistic authentic true-to-life accurate faithful resembling similar like convincing credible plausible genuine verisimilar representational graphic vivid detailed precise lively

Example sentences

  1. The lifelike robot moved and talked just like a real person.
  2. The artist painted a lifelike portrait of the president.
  3. The museum has a collection of lifelike dinosaur models.
  4. The special effects in the movie made the aliens look lifelike.
  5. The toy dog was so lifelike that it fooled the real dog.

Quotes

  • I try to make everything I create as lifelike as possible.
  • Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth - at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies. If he only shows in his work that he has searched, and re-searched, for the way to put over lies, he would never accomplish anything.
  • Photography is the truth, and cinema is the truth 24 times a second.

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