# lifelike

/ˈɫaɪˌfɫaɪk/ (US) · /lˈaɪflaɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lifelike
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

looking or acting like a real living person or animal. You use this to describe things like statues, paintings, or robots that are very realistic.

For teachers: resembling a living being in appearance or behavior. Often used to describe artistic representations or advanced robotics that mimic biological realism.

## Examples

- The artist painted a lifelike portrait of his mother.
- The museum features a lifelike sculpture of a lion that looks like it might move at any moment.
- Advances in synthetic skin and artificial intelligence have allowed researchers to create lifelike prosthetics that respond to subtle muscle movements and environmental stimuli.

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