Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

departed

adjective
/dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
Definition
Having left or gone away; deceased.
Examples
  • The departed souls are honored during the ceremony.
  • She felt a deep sense of loss for her departed friend.
  • The train had already departed by the time we arrived at the station.
Meaning
The term ‘departed’ is often used to refer to someone who is no longer living, but it can also simply mean someone who has left a particular place.
Synonyms
  • gone
  • lost
  • dead
  • absent