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.