Dear departed Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɪɹ/ /dɪˈpɑɹtɪd
DEER di-PAR-tid
dˈiə/ /dɪpˈɑːtɪd
DEER di-PAH-tid
Definition
A polite or affectionate way to refer to a loved one who has died.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is formal and often used in speeches, obituaries, or memorials. 'Dear departed' refers only to someone who has passed away. Do not use this to talk about living people. Often appears as 'my/our dear departed'.
Spanish: ser querido fallecidoPortuguese (BR): ente querido falecidoPortuguese (PT): ente querido falecidoChinese (Simplified): 亲爱的逝者Chinese (Traditional): 親愛的逝者Hindi: प्रिय दिवंगतArabic: الراحل العزيزBengali: প্রিয় প্রয়াতRussian: дорогой покойныйJapanese: 親愛なる故人Vietnamese: người thân đã khuấtKorean: 고인(故人)Turkish: sevgili merhumUrdu: محترم مرحومIndonesian: mendiang tercinta
Example Sentences
We gathered to remember our dear departed.
basic
She often talks about her dear departed with great love.
basic
A photo of my dear departed sits on my desk.
basic
We toasted to our dear departed at the family dinner.
natural
People bring flowers to the graves of their dear departed on this special day.
natural
Thinking about my dear departed always makes me emotional.
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