B1nounartsrelationships
US/ˈlaɪk.nəs/
UK/ˈlaɪk.nəs/
the quality of looking similar to someone, or a picture that looks very much like a person
In context
There is a strong family likeness between the three sisters.
The statue is a good likeness of the former president.
Everyone noticed her striking likeness to her grandmother.
Words that go with likeness
adjective + noun
- striking likenessThe actor bears a striking likeness to the young king.
- good likenessThe street artist produced a good likeness in under an hour.
- uncanny likenessThe robot has an uncanny likeness to a real human face.
noun + preposition
- likeness toHis likeness to his father becomes clearer every year.
noun + noun
- family likenessYou can see the family likeness in their smiles.
verb + noun
- bear a likenessThe new logo bears a likeness to a famous sports brand.