Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

undead

Adjective/Noun
/ˌʌnˈdɛd/
Definition
Creatures that are dead but still exhibit some form of life or consciousness.
Examples
  • The movie features an army of undead warriors rising from the grave.
  • Many cultures have stories of undead creatures that haunt the living.
Meaning
The term ‘undead’ refers to beings that, although deceased, continue to exist in a state that is neither fully alive nor completely dead. This often includes zombies, ghosts, and vampires.
Synonyms
  • Zombie
  • Ghoul
  • Spirit
  • Wraith
  • Ghost