undead

/ʌnˈdeɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

dead but revived; returning from the dead; having a supernatural or unnatural origin

“The zombie was an undead creature, risen from the grave to feast on the living.”

2. noun

a dead person who has been revived, especially in fiction or fantasy

“The undead warrior rode into the battle, his sword shining with an otherworldly light.”

Synonyms

  • reanimated
  • revivified
  • unliving

Antonyms

  • alive
  • living