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 Words From

• unde·parted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of departed¹

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

Example Sentences

Foster said left tackle Niki Prongos, who departed the game against Iowa because of an unspecified injury, would likely miss the game against Washington but could return for the Bruins’ rivalry game against USC on Nov. 23.

From Los Angeles Times

Authorities intercepted Saakwa-Mante at her gate before her flight departed, and she briefly spoke to federal officials.

From Los Angeles Times

Russell hit Liam Livingstone to deep cover and Nicholas Pooran departed by skewing Jamie Overton to extra cover for 38 in the next over.

From BBC

Spencer returned to the role in the early 1960s, when Rogers departed.

From BBC

A chaperone “confirmed that nothing unusual had happened during the entire visit, except that the patient departed the office without completing the exam,” Osinoff said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deceased