Lifelike

/ˈlaɪflaɪk/

adjective

Looking, sounding or behaving so much like the real thing, it's hard to tell the difference.

The wax figures in the museum were so lifelike that they scared me a bit.

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Lifelike items can evoke strong emotions because they're almost indistinguishable from reality.

The lifelike robot puppy made children laugh and want to play with it.

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Lifelike objects in unexpected places can startle or surprise people.

I jumped when I saw the lifelike figure in the dark, mistaking it for a person.

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Describing technology as lifelike emphasizes its advanced nature.

The new video game's lifelike graphics impressed even the most experienced gamers.

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