Meaning & use

departed

adjective·Academic

Having died; used as a polite or formal way of referring to someone who has recently passed away.

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The family gathered to honor their departed grandmother at the memorial service.

We should respect the wishes of the departed when settling the estate.

A note on using this word

Often used as a gentle euphemism in formal or funeral contexts rather than plainly saying dead.

Words with a similar meaning

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Another way to use it

2. verb

Left a place, especially at the start of a journey.

The train departed the station exactly on schedule.

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