cremated
word · lemma: cremate
/ˈkɹimeɪtɪd/
/kɹɪmˈeɪtɪd/
Definition
To dispose of a dead body by burning it to ashes, usually as part of a funeral process.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and sensitive term, mostly used in official or respectful conversations about funerals. Common collocations: 'be cremated', 'have someone cremated'. Avoid using in a joking or disrespectful manner.
Spanish: incinerar - cremarPortuguese (BR): cremar - incinerarPortuguese (PT): cremar - incinerarChinese (Simplified): 火化Chinese (Traditional): 火化Hindi: दाह संस्कार करनाArabic: حرق الجثةBengali: দাহ করাRussian: кремированJapanese: 火葬されたVietnamese: hỏa tángKorean: 화장하다Turkish: yakılmak (cenaze) - kremasyon yapılmakUrdu: جلایا گیاIndonesian: dikremasi
Example Sentences
Her grandfather was cremated last week.
basic
All of the pets were cremated after they died.
basic
My uncle wanted to be cremated instead of buried.
basic
She decided to have her father cremated and keep his ashes at home.
natural
The family was unsure whether he should be buried or cremated.
natural
After the ceremony, his body was cremated according to his wishes.
natural