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vampiric

/væmˈpɪr.ɪk/
vam · pir · ic
Adverb:vampirically
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1

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a vampire.

Example

"Gothic literature of the nineteenth century frequently explored vampiric folklore and supernatural suspense."

2

Ruthlessly exploitative, parasitic, or draining the vitality or resources of others.

Example

"Critics described the conglomerate's hostile takeover strategy as a vampiric business practice that hollowed out local industries."

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• Rhymes for vampiric

• Nearby Words

vampire
vampire pleco
vampire tetra
vampiric
vampirism
vampy
vamsadhara

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'vampire' plus the suffix '-ic'. The root 'vampire' entered English in the early 18th century via French and German from Serbian 'vampir', a Slavic folkloric term for a revenant that feeds on the living.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vampiric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vampiric
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