Synonyms for

Deceased

Adjective / dɪˈsi:st / Another word for deceased — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

no longer living; dead

Synonyms & similar words

go decedent croak perish die expire exit conk departed pass asleep gone decease choke dead departed expired gone late perished fallen lifeless inanimate extinct vanished lost destroyed obsolete non-existent defunct vanished disappeared finished

Synonyms by register

Formal

late departed expired

Informal

gone passed away kicked the bucket

Literary

asleep lost vanished

Antonyms

alive living breathing animate born existing vital

Common collocations

  • the deceased
  • deceased person
  • recently deceased
  • officially deceased
  • declared deceased
  • next of kin of the deceased
  • estate of the deceased

Word family

noun decease
adjective deceased

Usage note

Deceased is primarily used as an adjective, often in legal or formal contexts. As a noun, 'the deceased' refers to the person who has died.

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Example sentences

  1. The deceased man's family gathered for his funeral.
  2. The news of the deceased actor's passing was a shock to his fans.
  3. The police officer notified the family of the deceased woman.
  4. The cemetery is a resting place for the deceased.
  5. The deceased soldier was honored for his bravery in battle.

Quotes

  • May the departed soul rest in peace.
  • Our beloved friend has departed this life.
  • Death ends a life, not a relationship.

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