Meaning & Definition of word "Likeness"
Likeness
/ˈlaɪk.nəs/
noun:
- 1. The fact of being similar to another person or thing.
- Example: There is a striking likeness between the two paintings.
- 2. A representation or image of someone or something.
- Example: The statue was sculpted in the likeness of the famous leader.
- 3. An appearance or resemblance.
- Example: 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 of likeness
Meaning: Doppelgänger
● Example Sentence: I saw my doppelgänger at the café, we looked so much alike!
Meaning: Clone
● Example Sentence: He's like a clone of his brother in terms of looks.