Likeness

Word LIKENESS
Character 8
Hyphenation like ness
Pronunciations /ˈlaɪknəs/

Definitions and meanings of "Likeness"

What do we mean by likeness?

The state, quality, or fact of being like; resemblance. noun

A similar appearance; a semblance. noun

A pictorial, graphic, or sculptured representation of something; an image. noun

The state of being like or alike; the relation of two or more objects which agree in respect to some quality; similitude; similarity; resemblance. noun

That which resembles something else; an express representation or copy; an effigy; especially, a portrait of a person, or a representation of an animal or other object. noun

The state or quality of being like; similitude; resemblance; similarity. noun

Appearance or form; guise. noun

That which closely resembles; a portrait. noun

A comparison; parable; proverb. noun

The state or quality of being like or alike; similitude; resemblance; similarity. noun

Appearance or form; guise. noun

That which closely resembles; a portrait. noun

To depict. verb

Picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing noun

Similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things noun

The state or quality of being like or alike

Appearance or form; guise.

That which closely resembles; a portrait.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Likeness

The word "likeness" in example sentences

As though he had said, "All these other creatures are your property, designed for your use -- they have the likeness of earth, they perish with the using, and their spirits go downward; but this other being, MAN, has my own _likeness_; IN THE IMAGE OF GOD made I man; an intelligent, moral, immortal agent, invited to all that I can give and he can be." ❋ American Anti-Slavery Society (N/A)

It sets up a connection between two centres -- man and God -- which can only be connected because of a fundamental likeness subsisting between them; but the _likeness_ is not ❋ Joseph Warschauer (N/A)

We shall find that they originate by the perfecting of this same idea of likeness; that they have their rise in that conception of _complete likeness_ which, as we have seen, necessarily results from the continued process of classification. ❋ Herbert Spencer (1861)

So I determined I would not send it, indeed, I promised them I would not send it; but, notwithstanding, as I know Miss Russell will be good enough to comply with my conditions, I will send it directly; for, as it is a good likeness, every one except the family knowing it instantly, and Mr. Allston saying that it is a _very strong likeness_, it will on that account be a gratification to her. ❋ Unknown (1831)

Is that a photo of Lily because the likeness is astonishing! ❋ Unknown (2010)

The next thing was a piece of paper; he dived his hand down into another pocket, producing a rusty knife, pieces of string, a chestnut or two, and, finally, a crumpled piece of paper on which Bob Turner had scrawled what he called a likeness of Mr. Burrows, and given to Tip for a keepsake. ❋ 1841-1930 Pansy (1885)

Maybe that†™ s why it kind of bothers me that Reeve†™ s likeness is being used here. ❋ Unknown (2009)

She has also become a popular Halloween costume for people, in which her likeness is replicated on Facebook fan pages and on Flickr. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Now that might be because honestly how many creative ways can an aircraft carrier in space be filmed, but, the likeness is uncanny. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The visual likeness is that of a teddy bear nursing a grudge. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The main character, who does not bear Begg ` s likeness, is captured and brutally tortured, then shipped off to Guantanamo. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The filings said Brody's contract allows him to withhold his likeness from the film until he is paid, but the filmmakers have ignored his demands. ❋ AP (2010)

I think you'll agree there's a certain likeness in the bearing, the handsome features and noble mien, his quadrille is second to none and of course his manners are on the whole impeccable. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Thatcher likeness is striking to British commentators - and supporters of the Iron Lady see similarities in the treatment meted out to them ... ❋ Not A Sheep (2008)

The tears come every time Zoe talks about her mom, whose likeness is replayed through photographs and home videos. ❋ Unknown (2007)

According to Akira's underlying ideas, a potential energy for god-likeness is locked inside organisms or perhaps inside matter itself. ❋ Unknown (2007)

However, the unauthorized use of likeness is a little harder. ❋ Unknown (2005)

My uncle John was your idol and beau-ideal, and it would have been pleasant to you to have fancied yourself like him, but I cannot say that it gives me any particular satisfaction to be, as I have all my life been, a very plain likeness of my very handsome family. ❋ Unknown (1891)

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