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Christlikeness

Christlikeness

9.1
An image, painting, or statue that shows Jesus
  • noun
  • /ˈkraɪstˌlaɪknəs/
translation icon : representación de Cristo
  • Visitors admired the detailed Christlikeness carved from marble in the cathedral.

Examples

  • The church displayed a beautiful Christlikeness above the altar for all to see.

  • Art historians studied the Christlikeness to determine its origin and age.

  • The museum displayed a beautiful Christlikeness in the main hall.

  • Many artists strive to capture Christlikeness in their works.

  • The church displayed a beautiful Christlikeness above the altar for all to see.

  • Visitors admired the detailed Christlikeness carved from marble in the cathedral.

  • Art historians studied the Christlikeness to determine its origin and age.

How Lifelike

statue
381 1.0
Christlikeness
9.1
portrait
250 3.2
painting
648 1.0
sketch
150 2.5
symbol
625 3.5

Surface Forms

Christlikeness singular
Christlikenesses plural

Morphology

Christlikeness = Christlike (semi-transparent) = Christ + like + ness

Formed from 'Christ' + '-like' -> 'Christlike' and then '-ness'; while the morphology is visible, the specific sense 'a physical representation' depends on 'likeness' as a noun meaning 'representation' rather than the abstract quality.

Etymology

Christlikeness comes from the name Christ, from the old Greek word Christos meaning 'anointed', and the word likeness meaning 'like' or 'appearance'. So a Christlikeness can be a painting, statue, or other image that looks like Jesus.