lifelike

• Beschreibt etwas, das einem lebenden Wesen oder einem realen Objekt sehr ähnlich ist oder es täuschend echt nachahmt.

Describes something that closely resembles or imitates a living being or real object.

1. Vivid or realistic appearanceB2formal

   Having the quality of resembling a living or real object, especially in visual or mental imagery.

   Lebensecht

   • The painting was so lifelike that it seemed to breathe.
   • Her description of the sunset was lifelike and immersive.
   • The sculptor created a lifelike bust of the famous poet.

   Synonymeconvincingfaithfulgraphicnaturalisticrealistictrue-to-lifevivid

   Antonymeartificialschematicstylizedunconvincingunrealistic

2. Natural and genuineB2formal

   Free from artificiality or pretence; appearing authentic and unforced.

   Natürlich und echt

   • The actor gave a lifelike performance that moved the audience.
   • His cheerful manner was completely lifelike, not rehearsed.
   • The film's dialogue was lifelike and felt like real conversation.

   Synonymeauthenticbelievableconvincinggenuinenaturalrealistictrue-to-lifeunaffected

   Antonymeartificialcontrivedfakefalseforcedphonystiltedunnatural