Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Deceased.
How to pronounce deceased:
US
Deceased - as a noun
Someone who is no longer alive
Example: "I wonder what the dead person would have done"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dead persondead souldeceased persondecedentdepartedHypernyms (Closely Related)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoulHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Deceased - as an adjective satellite
Deceased - as an adjective
No longer alive, dead
Belonging to the dead.
Example: "The executor’s commission for winding up the deceased estate was 3.5%."
One who has died. in property law, the alternate term decedent is generally used. in criminal law, “the deceased” refers to the victim of a homicide.
Example Sentences
"The deceased will be laid to rest tomorrow."
"The family members of the deceased gathered to mourn their loss."
"The lawyer read the will of the deceased to the family."
"The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the deceased."
"The deceased left behind a large estate."
Word Game Points
Is DECEASED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deceased is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECEASED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DECEASED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deceased is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECEASED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DECEASED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deceased is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECEASED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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