deceased

American

[dih-seest] / dɪˈsist /

adjective

no longer living; dead.

noun

the deceased,
1. the particular dead person or persons referred to.
2. dead persons collectively.
  
  to speak well of the deceased.

deceased British

/ dɪˈsiːst /

adjective

1. a more formal word for dead
2. ( as noun )
  
  the deceased

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Related Words

See dead.

Other Word Forms

undeceased adjective

Etymology

Origin of deceased

First recorded in 1480–90; decease + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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The gift tax applies to the wealth transfer over your lifetime and is paid by the donor or estate; an estate tax is levied on the estate of the deceased.

From MarketWatch

One of the deceased was the spouse of someone on one of the search-and-rescue teams, making continued rescue efforts "challenging emotionally", according to Sheriff Wayne Woo, from neighbouring Placer County.

From BBC

Officials said one of the deceased was the spouse of someone on one of the search-and-rescue teams, making continued rescue efforts "challenging emotionally".

From BBC

The changes, championed by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, are designed to crack down on wasteful spending and improper payments to deceased individuals and people without legal residency status.

From The Wall Street Journal

San Francisco police responded to a call at 3:14 a.m. regarding a report of a deceased person at the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times

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