deceased

[dɪˈsiːst]

deceased Definition

• 1. no longer living, especially recently
• 2. a dead person

Using deceased: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deceased" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The deceased left behind a wife and two children.

• Example

  The cause of death for the deceased is still unknown.

• Example

  The funeral service for the deceased will be held next week.

deceased Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deceased

• departed
• late
• expired
• dead
• passed away

Antonyms for deceased

• alive
• living

Phrases with deceased

• the recently deceased

  people who have died recently

  Example

  The hospital has a morgue where they keep the recently deceased.

• deceased estate

  the property and assets of someone who has died

  Example

  The lawyer is handling the deceased estate of my late grandfather.

• deceased person's debts

  the money that a dead person owes to others

  Example

  The family is responsible for paying off the deceased person's debts.

Origins of deceased

from Middle English 'decesed', meaning 'dead'

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Summary: deceased in Brief

'Deceased' [dɪˈsiːst] means no longer living, especially recently, and can be used as both an adjective and a noun. It is often used in formal contexts such as obituaries, legal documents, and news reports. Synonyms include 'dead', 'departed', and 'late'. Phrases like 'the recently deceased' and 'deceased estate' are also common.