likeness

[ˈlaɪknəs]

likeness Definition

• 1. the quality of being similar or resembling someone or something
• 2. a portrait or representation of a person or thing

Using likeness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "likeness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  There is a strong likeness between the two paintings.

• Example

  The statue bears a striking likeness to the famous actor.

• Example

  The artist created a lifelike likeness of his subject.

• Example

  The police released a composite likeness of the suspect.

likeness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for likeness

• similarity
• resemblance
• alikeness
• sameness
• correspondence

Antonyms for likeness

• difference
• unlikeness
• dissimilarity

Phrases with likeness

• family likeness

  the resemblance of one family member to another

  Example

  There is a strong family likeness between the siblings.

• likeness to

  the degree to which someone or something resembles another person or thing

  Example

  The painting bears a strong likeness to the original.

• striking likeness

  a very noticeable resemblance

  Example

  The sculpture is a striking likeness of the famous athlete.

Origins of likeness

from Old English 'licness', meaning 'body, shape, form'

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Summary: likeness in Brief

The term 'likeness' [ˈlaɪknəs] refers to the quality of being similar or resembling someone or something. It can also mean a portrait or representation of a person or thing. Examples include 'There is a strong likeness between the two paintings.' and 'The artist created a lifelike likeness of his subject.' Phrases include 'family likeness,' referring to the resemblance of one family member to another.