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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.

Similar words: dead, departed

Opposites: alive, living

Common phrases: deceased person, deceased relative, recently deceased

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.

Similar words: dead, overwhelmed

Common phrases: literally deceased, absolutely 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.

Similar words: dead person

Common phrases: the deceased, family of the deceased

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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