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lifelike

adjective life·like \ˈlīf-ˌlīk\

: looking like a real person or thing

Full Definition of LIFELIKE

:  accurately representing or imitating real life <a lifelike portrait>
life·like·ness noun
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First Known Use of LIFELIKE

14th century
LIFELIKE Defined for Kids

lifelike

adjective life·like \ˈlīf-ˌlīk\

Definition of LIFELIKE for Kids

:  very like something that is alive <a lifelike doll>

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