living dead
The term "living dead" can refer to reanimated corpses in horror fiction or metaphorically to people or entities in a state of stagnation.
Definition
B2Horror Fiction
(fiction, supernatural)Deceased beings brought back to life through supernatural means, often losing their original consciousness.
Example
- In the movie, the living dead rise from their graves to terrorize the town.
- Zombies are classic examples of the living dead in horror stories.
C1Metaphorical
(figurative, informal)People who are alive but lack energy, purpose, or vitality.
Example
- After years of monotonous work, he felt like one of the living dead.
- She moved through her days like the living dead, devoid of passion.
C1Business and Finance
(business, economic)Companies or industries that continue to exist without growth or innovation.
Example
- The once-thriving startup has become a living dead, barely surviving without any significant progress.
- Some sectors of the economy are referred to as the living dead due to their prolonged stagnation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "living dead":
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