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    Likeness

    /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The fact of being similar to another person or thing.
    There is a striking likeness between the two paintings.
    A representation or image of someone or something.
    The statue was sculpted in the likeness of the famous leader.
    An appearance or resemblance.
    Her likeness to her mother is quite remarkable.

    Etymology

    Middle English liknesse, from Old English līcness, from līc (body) + -ness (state or quality).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in likeness to
    in a manner similar to
    likeness of
    a representation or image resembling something or someone

    Related Words

    similarity
    The quality of being alike or resembling.
    resemblance
    The state of resembling or being alike.

    Slang Meanings

    Doppelgänger
    I saw my doppelgänger at the café, we looked so much alike!
    Clone
    He's like a clone of his brother in terms of looks.