vampiric

/væmˈpɪrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a vampire, especially in being predatory or blood-drinking.
    • She gave him a vampiric smile that made him shiver.
    • The creature had a vampiric appearance with pale skin and sharp teeth.
    • The novel describes a vampiric curse that turns people into night creatures.
  2. Behaving like a vampire; preying on or draining others, especially emotionally or financially.
    • She had a vampiric personality, always sucking the joy out of every conversation.
    • His vampiric business practices left his partners bankrupt.
    • The company's vampiric greed led it to exploit its workers.
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