vampire
0 antonyms and opposites of vampire, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A legendary undead creature said to survive by drinking the blood of the living.
How to use vampire
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French vampire, via German and Hungarian from a Slavic word, ultimately of uncertain origin.
Full origin of vampire →Frequently asked questions
What does “vampire” mean?
The word “vampire” means a legendary undead creature said to survive by drinking the blood of the living. In plain terms, a blood-drinking undead being from folklore, or (informally) someone who exhausts you.
How do you pronounce “vampire”?
“Vampire” is pronounced VAM-peye-uh (/ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “vampire” in a sentence?
Here is “vampire” used in a sentence: “The film follows a vampire who has lived in the same city for three hundred years.”
What part of speech is “vampire”?
“Vampire” is a noun.
Where does the word “vampire” come from?
The word “vampire” comes from French. From French vampire, via German and Hungarian from a Slavic word, ultimately of uncertain origin.
Is “vampire” a common word?
“Vampire” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “vampire” have?
“Vampire” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a legendary undead creature said to survive by drinking the blood of the living.
What is the difference between a vampire and a zombie?
Both are undead creatures of legend, but a vampire is said to survive by drinking the blood of the living and is usually portrayed as intelligent and deliberate. A zombie is typically depicted as a mindless reanimated corpse, driven by instinct rather than planning.
Is Dracula the same thing as a vampire?
Dracula is one specific fictional vampire, the title character of Bram Stoker's novel, while vampire is the general term for the legendary blood-drinking undead creature. Every version of Dracula is a vampire, but most vampires in folklore and fiction are not Dracula.