lifelike
/ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/
life · like
ˈlaɪf · ˌlaɪk
English Definition
adj. very similar to the real thing
Significado en Español
realista, como si estuviera vivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giống như thật, sống động
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Example Sentence
The wax statue was remarkably lifelike.
这尊蜡像栩栩如生。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “lifelike”:
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A
unrealistic
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B
realistic
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C
fake
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D
artificial
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B — realistic.
“lifelike” means adj. very similar to the real thing
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The painted wax statue was so ______ that it seemed to breathe.
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A
fake
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B
lifelike
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C
cartoonish
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D
crude
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B — lifelike.
“lifelike” means adj. very similar to the real thing
Common questions about “lifelike”
What does “lifelike” mean?
lifelike — adj. very similar to the real thing. In Chinese: 栩栩如生的.
How do you pronounce “lifelike”?
lifelike is pronounced /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: life · like.
How do you use “lifelike” in a sentence?
The wax statue was remarkably lifelike. (这尊蜡像栩栩如生。)
What are synonyms for “lifelike”?
realistic, natural, vivid — all close in meaning to lifelike (adj. very similar to the real thing).
Is “lifelike” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. lifelike appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
