Something that is lifelike has the appearance of being alive. ... a lifelike doll. A lifelike work of art is so skilfully done that it appears very like the person or thing that it is supposed to represent.

What is it called when something seems real?

authentic. adjective. real, not false or copied.

Is lifelike a real word?

life·like. adj. Accurately representing real life: a lifelike statue.