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Definition of likeness

likeness

/ˈlaɪk.nəs/
like · ness
Plural:likenesses
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Adjective:like
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• noun

1

The fact or quality of being alike; resemblance in appearance or character.

Example

"Everyone noticed the striking likeness between the young woman and her grandmother."

2

A visual representation, portrait, or image of a person or thing.

Example

"The artist spent several hours sketching a quick likeness of the visiting diplomat."

3

An outward appearance or guise.

Example

"In the ancient myth, the deity appeared before mortals in the likeness of a humble traveler."

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• Rhymes for likeness

• Nearby Words

likeliness
likely
liken
likeness
liker
likewise
liking

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'gelicnes', meaning 'similarity, semblance, or image,' formed from 'gelic' (like, similar) and the suffix '-nes' (-ness).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Likeness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/likeness
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