departed

American  

[dih-pahr-tid] / dɪˈpɑr tɪd /

adjective

1. deceased; dead.

2. gone; past.

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noun

1. the departed,

   1. the dead person referred to.

   2. dead persons collectively.

departed British  

/ dɪˈpɑːtɪd /

adjective

1. euphemistic

   1. dead; deceased

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

      the departed

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Other Word Forms

• undeparted adjective

Etymology

Origin of departed

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

Example Sentences

In the 1920s and 30s the Marine Drive corniche, with its Art Deco buildings was constructed, birthing a uniquely modern architectural style that departed from the earlier Victorian Gothic character.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He departed from Apple early, he said, because he thought it was too financially risky.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

In the hours before that flight departed, Doustshenas and his fiancée, Forough Khadem, exchanged messages about a recent strike on a U.S. military base in Iraq and whether it was safe to fly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Another Marine force of similar size recently departed its base in California with its arrival expected in mid-April.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

There would be an open house at the ranch a few days before we departed for Brazil.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

Related Words

• deceased