Definition

Having qualities or characteristics that resemble a zombie, often appearing lifeless or lacking energy.

Example

After staying up all night, I felt zombielike and struggled to stay awake during the meeting.

Conversation

Did you see that new horror movie last night?

Yeah, it was so creepy, especially the zombielike characters.

Right? They really nailed that eerie vibe.

Totally! It made the whole film feel more intense.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zombielike → It is formed from "zombie" (originating from Haitian Creole *zombi*, meaning a reanimated corpse) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "zombielike" describes something that resembles or is characteristic of a zombie.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that resembles a 'zombie' — that's what 'zombielike' means, something that looks or acts like a zombie.

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