deceased
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dɪˈsiːst/
KK: /dɪˈsist/
adjective
Definition
No longer living or dead.
Example
The deceased man was remembered fondly by his family and friends.
Conversation
Did you hear about the deceased author who used to live in our town?
Yeah, I read some of his books; they were amazing!
It's sad to think that such a talent is now deceased.
I know, but his stories will live on forever.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dead
departed
fallen
Antonyms
alive
living
surviving
noun
Definition
A person who has died.
Example
The deceased was remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Conversation
I just heard about the passing of Mr. Thompson; he was such a kind man.
Yeah, it's really sad to lose someone like him. He helped so many people.
I didn’t know he had been sick; it feels surreal to think of him as deceased.
Root Explanation
Deceased → It is formed from the prefix "de-" (meaning down or away) and the root "cedere" (meaning to go or yield). The word "deceased" refers to someone who has gone away from life, indicating death.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who has 'gone away' ('cedere') from life, as 'deceased' means someone who is no longer living.
Visually Confused Words
undeceased
decrease
undecreased
defease
decayed