departed

Definition

  • adjective: no longer living
  • adjective: having died especially recently
  • used as a polite way to say that someone is dead
  • synonyms: dead person, dead soul, deceased person

Examples

  • These clothes recall the elegance of a 'departed' [='bygone'] era.

  • We have come to say goodbye to our dear 'departed' friend.

  • They left flowers at the graves of 'the departed'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...but on Thursday, he gets found in a Dumpster. You know where that dirtball started his life? Southie projects. - What was his name, the departed? - Myles Kennefick. Got the job with a forged UMass transcript. UMass, Boston... - ... which happens to... - South Boston? (..)
    2006 The Departed
  • (..) Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. - Amen. - May she rest in peace. Amen. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed... ...through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. So what do I do? There's money behind this operation. (..)
    2006 The Departed