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

Wales are also currently without a women's head coach after Ioan Cunningham departed following poor results and another recent off-the-field controversy involving players' contracts.

From BBC

Leavitt departed that role to run for Congress, winning the Republican nomination for New Hampshire's first congressional district in 2022, only to lose in the general election to Democrat Chris Pappas.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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