lifelike

[ lahyf-lahyk ]

/ ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk /

resembling or simulating real life: a lifelike portrait.

Origin of lifelike

First recorded in 1605–15; life + -like

life·like·ness, noun un·life·like, adjective

Robert dons a lifelike bodysuit and throws on a wig and a dress.

The Secret World of Men Who Dress Like Dolls |Nina Strochlic |January 7, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
For my money, Dana Brody is the most lifelike teenager character on television since Freaks and Geeks was canceled 13 years ago.

‘Homeland’ Star Morgan Saylor: TV’s Most Hated Character Talks Back |Andrew Romano |October 7, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Because taxidermy uses “derma” (skin) to create a lifelike replica, a preserved creature triggers deep emotions in us.

Cool, Dead, and Stuffed |Melissa Milgrom |March 11, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Mr Saltzburg gave a spirited and lifelike representation of a manager laughing ha-ha when begged to disgorge a libretto.

The Little Warrior |P. G. Wodehouse

Then they would have buried her, but that she still looked so fresh and lifelike, and had such lovely rosy cheeks.

Favorite Fairy Tales |Various
Friend Ricketson,—I was much pleased with your lively and lifelike account of your voyage.

The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume VI, Familiar Letters |Henry David Thoreau
You must have been in a similar situation before, or you couldn't give such a lifelike picture of it.

There are Crimes and Crimes |August Strindberg
A more benignant, lifelike, tender look was never wrought in bronze.

Glimpses of Three Coasts |Helen Hunt Jackson

lifelike

/ (ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk) /

closely resembling or representing life

lifelikeness, noun