deceased
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈsiːst/
deceased means: No longer alive.
adjective
DEADB2
No longer alive.
- Her father is deceased.
- The money belonged to his deceased wife.
- They held a service for their recently deceased friend.
OVERWHELMEDC1
So surprised, amused, or impressed that you jokingly feel unable to react.
- That joke has me deceased.
- I'm deceased after watching that hilarious video.
- Your outfit is so amazing, I'm literally deceased.
noun
DEAD PERSONB2
A person who has died, especially someone mentioned in an official report.
- The deceased was sixty years old.
- Police have identified the deceased.
- The family of the deceased attended the hearing.
Questions about deceased
What does deceased mean?
No longer alive.
What is deceased in other languages?
Türkçe: vefat etmiş · Español: fallecido · Français: décédé · Deutsch: verstorben · Italiano: deceduto · 日本語: 亡くなった
How do you pronounce deceased?
It is pronounced /dɪˈsiːst/.
How do you use deceased in a sentence?
Her father is deceased. The money belonged to his deceased wife.
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