undead

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈded/
US: /ʌnˈded/

  1. Not living but appearing to be alive, especially in stories.

    1. The film featured many undead creatures.
    2. In the game, players must fight hordes of the undead to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.

Synonyms

zombie vampire
undead noun

  1. A being that is not alive but acts as if alive, such as a zombie or vampire.

    1. He dressed as an undead for Halloween.
    2. The ancient burial ground was rumored to be the origin of several undead.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "undead" is /ʌnˈded/ in British English and /ʌnˈded/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "undead": zombie, vampire.

Example usage of "undead": "The film featured many undead creatures.". More examples on the page.