Lifelikeness

Lifelikeness
Lifelike Life"like` (l[imac]f"l[imac]k`), a. [Cf. {Lively}.] Like a living being; resembling life; giving an accurate representation; as, a lifelike portrait. -- {Life"like`ness}, n. --Poe. [1913 Webster]

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  • lifelikeness — noun ( es) : the quality or state of being lifelike lifelikeness of expression * * * lifeˈlikeness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑life …   Useful english dictionary

  • lifelikeness — noun see lifelike …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • lifelikeness — See lifelike. * * * …   Universalium

  • lifelikeness — n. resemblance to life, resemblance to reality or something real …   English contemporary dictionary

  • lifelikeness — life·like·ness …   English syllables

  • lifelike — lifelikeness, n. /luyf luyk /, adj. resembling or simulating real life: a lifelike portrait. [1605 15; LIFE + LIKE] * * * …   Universalium

  • lifelike — adjective Date: 14th century accurately representing or imitating real life < a lifelike portrait > • lifelikeness noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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