vampiric
vampiric — adjective
- vampiricpositive
- more vampiriccomparative
- most vampiricsuperlative
1. connected to the legendary undead creatures known as vampires — beings from folk
connected to the legendary undead creatures known as vampires — beings from folklore and fiction that rise from the grave at night to drink the blood of living people.
In the old story, the vampiric creature could enter only if someone invited it inside.
usually placed before a noun: vampiric + creature
Vampiric legends say the undead must return to their graves before sunrise.
Kwame's novel describes a vampiric kingdom ruled by a centuries-old countess.
Vampiric figures appear in the folklore of countries like Romania and China.
The movie's special effects made the vampiric transformation look surprisingly real.
- vampire-like
more direct and conversational; the everyday equivalent of 'vampiric'
- bloodsucking
more informal and vivid; emphasizes the feeding act specifically
- undead
broader term describing any dead creature that moves or lives again, not limited to vampires
- living
the opposite of undead; mortal and alive
文法句型
vampiric + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun. In everyday speech, 'vampire' as a noun modifier is far more common — compare 'vampire movie' (natural) with 'vampiric movie' (deliberately literary).
常見錯誤
2. describing a person, organization, or system that takes advantage of others by d
describing a person, organization, or system that takes advantage of others by draining their money, energy, or confidence — like a vampire feeding on its victim.
The landlord's vampiric policies kept tenants paying far more than they could afford.
metaphorical use: vampiric + noun (policies)
Ananya's vampiric ex-boss stole credit for her team's successful projects.
Diego called the company's pricing model vampiric because it trapped customers in debt.
The coach's vampiric attitude drained the players' love for the game.
Local newspapers accused the developer Nadia of vampiric practices that destroyed the neighborhood.
- predatory
broader term; can describe any kind of exploitation, not just draining of resources
- exploitative
more neutral and direct; focuses on unfair use of others
- parasitic
emphasizes dependence on a host; common in biology and metaphorically in social criticism
文法句型
vampiric + noun
用法筆記
Strongly negative. Used in formal or critical writing to describe people, systems, or relationships seen as taking more than they give. Not used in casual conversation about everyday problems.