departed

[dih-pahr-tid]

adjective

1. deceased; dead.

2. gone; past.

noun

1. the departed,

   1. the dead person referred to.

   2. dead persons collectively.

departed

/ dɪˈpɑːtɪd /

adjective

1. euphemistic

   1. dead; deceased

   2. ( as sing or collective noun; preceded by the )

      the departed

Other Word Forms

• undeparted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of departed¹

First recorded in 1550–60; depart + -ed ²

Example Sentences

On Sunday, the activist was put on the earliest flight back to San Francisco, where he initially departed from.

From BBC

There was the humiliation of the recently departed Prime Minister François Bayrou, the warnings of spiralling debt and the prospect of the French economy needing to be bailed out by the IMF.

From BBC

Only two days after Kirk’s killing, it seemed the president would rather talk about the construction of his White House ballroom than his departed comrade.

From Salon

Israel also still has the staunch backing of the US, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Washington's "relationship with Israel is going to remain strong" as he departed for an official visit.

From BBC

The 24-year-old, who lowered her personal best by more than 30 seconds this year to make her first global championship, could not continue and departed in tears on a wheelchair.

From BBC

Related Words

• deceased