deceased
word
Definition
"Deceased" means dead, especially when talking about a person who has died. It is most often used in formal, legal, medical, or official contexts.
Usage & Nuances
This word is more formal and less emotional than "dead." It is common before a noun, as in "the deceased man," and as a noun in legal phrases like "the deceased." In everyday conversation, people usually say "passed away" or "died" instead.
Example Sentences
The police identified the deceased man.
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The doctor signed the deceased patient's report.
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Her ring was returned to the deceased woman's family.
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In the report, everyone kept referring to him as "the deceased," which felt very cold.
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The lawyer said the property now belongs to the children of the deceased.
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They asked us not to share the deceased person's name online.
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