Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uncanny-resemblance-to
Phrase
/ʌnˈkæni rɪˈzɛmbləns tu/
Definition
An extraordinary similarity or likeness that is unsettling or remarkable.
Examples
- She has an uncanny resemblance to her grandmother, who she never met.
- The actor bore an uncanny resemblance to the historical figure he portrayed.
- They shared an uncanny resemblance to each other, making them look like twins despite having no relation.
Meaning
The phrase indicates a striking similarity between two things that may cause astonishment or discomfort due to its unexpectedness.
Synonyms
- Striking similarity
- Doppelgänger
- Remarkable likeness
