Synonyms for

Mummified

Verb / ˈmʌmɪˌfaɪd / Another word for mummified — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To preserve a dead body by treating it with oils and wrapping it in cloth.

Synonyms & similar words

dryup mummify embalm preserve dry desiccate dehydrate dried-up preserved conserved cured treated salted pickled fermented smoked jerky dried sun-dried air-dried canned bottled

Example sentences

  1. The archaeologists discovered a mummified cat in the tomb.
  2. The museum has a mummified human body on display.
  3. The process of mummifying a body takes a long time.
  4. Some cultures still mummify their dead today.
  5. They mummified the Pharaoh's body so it could be preserved for thousands of years.

Quotes

  • "I want to be mummified. I want to be put in a vase on the mantelpiece. It's a Victorian tradition." - Elton John
  • "I want to be mummified and put in a museum. I told my kids not to put me in the ground. Here, I'll still be alive." - Muhammad Ali
  • "I have a theory that the only original things we ever do are mistakes. The rest is just mummification." - Tina Fey

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