lifelike pattern

[ˈlaɪflaɪk ˈpætərn]
nounpl: lifelike patterns
padrão realista
1. A design, motif, or visual arrangement that closely resembles or imitates natural appearance or living forms with high fidelity and realism
The wallpaper featured a lifelike pattern of tropical birds and flowering vines.
O papel de parede apresentava um padrão realista de pássaros tropicais e videiras floridas.
2. In art and design, a pattern created to mimic the authentic textures, colors, and details found in nature or reality
The fabric's lifelike pattern of marble texture made it impossible to distinguish from real stone.
O padrão realista de textura de mármore do tecido o tornava impossível de distinguir de pedra real.
In Brazilian design and fashion industries, lifelike patterns are highly valued for home décor, textiles, and digital design. The term reflects a broader cultural appreciation for natural aesthetics and authenticity in visual representation. In the USA, this term is commonly used in product marketing for fabrics, wallpapers, and printed materials that emphasize photographic quality and detail.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
realistic patternnaturalistic patternauthentic patterntrue-to-life patternphotorealistic pattern
Antonyms / Antônimos
abstract patterngeometric patternstylized patternartificial pattern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrão realista
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
padrão bem-realista
Often emphasizes the 'bem' (very) aspect of realism in colloquial speech
São Paulo
padrão realista / padrão fotorrealista
More technical term 'fotorrealista' used in design and marketing contexts
Portugal
padrão realista
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'padrão fiável à vida'

Related Words

photorealismtexturemimicrynaturalismverisimilitudefidelity

Related Idioms & Phrases

true-to-life design
as real as life itself
mirror of nature
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