Zombified: meaning, definitions and examples
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zombified
[ ˈzɒmbɪfaɪd ]
being turned into a zombie
Transformed into a zombie-like state, often due to a virus or other supernatural means. The zombified person loses their sense of self and becomes focused solely on consuming flesh. This term is commonly used in horror movies and video games.
Synonyms
transformed, turned into a zombie, zombie-like
Examples of usage
- The once peaceful town was now filled with zombified creatures roaming the streets.
- After being bitten by the infected animal, he slowly started to feel his body zombified.
- The zombified victims were mindlessly wandering around, searching for their next meal.
appearing or behaving like a zombie
Having the characteristics or appearance of a zombie. This can refer to someone who looks extremely tired, pale, and emotionless, resembling the undead creatures from horror stories. The term is often used humorously or metaphorically.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She stumbled into the office looking completely zombified after pulling an all-nighter.
- His zombified expression made it clear that he had not slept well in days.
Translations
Translations of the word "zombified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 zumbificado
🇮🇳 ज़ॉम्बीफाइड
🇩🇪 verzombifiziert
🇮🇩 terzombifikasi
🇺🇦 зомбіфікований
🇵🇱 zombifikowany
🇯🇵 ゾンビ化した
🇫🇷 zombifié
🇪🇸 zombificado
🇹🇷 zombileşmiş
🇰🇷 좀비화된
🇸🇦 متحول إلى زومبي
🇨🇿 zombifikovaný
🇸🇰 zombifikovaný
🇨🇳 僵尸化的
🇸🇮 zombificiran
🇮🇸 zombí
🇰🇿 зомбиленген
🇬🇪 ზომბიფიცირებული
🇦🇿 zombiləşmiş
🇲🇽 zombificado
Word origin
The term 'zombified' originated from the word 'zombie', which has its roots in Haitian folklore. In Haitian Creole, the word 'zonbi' refers to a reanimated corpse controlled by a sorcerer. The concept of zombies has been popularized in Western culture through films, literature, and video games, depicting them as undead beings with a craving for human flesh. The use of 'zombified' to describe a state of being turned into a zombie or resembling one has become common in contemporary language.