Departed

Pronunciation

Verb

1. departed

   (past of depart)

Full definition of departed

Adjective

1. (euphemistic) dead

Noun

1. (euphemistic) A dead person or persons.
• 1589, George Puttenham, The Arte of English Poesie, ... and our Theologians, in stead thereof vie to make sermons, both teaching the people some good learning, and also saying well of the departed.

Usage notes

Departed is most commonly used in a religious setting or at a funeral. Deceased is commonly used in legal and journalistic settings.

Anagrams

• predated