deceased
/dɪˈsiːst/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6021 in the learning path
已故的
Definitions
adj. No longer alive, especially in formal or legal contexts.
已故的
n. A person or people who have died.
死者
Example
She keeps a photograph of her deceased grandfather nearby.
她在身边放着一张已故祖父的照片。
Museums sometimes display personal belongings of deceased artists to help visitors understand their lives and creative influences.
博物馆有时会展出已故艺术家的私人物品，帮助参观者了解其生平和创作所受的影响。
Collocations
- a deceased relative
- the deceased
- the deceased's estate
Word family
- decease (n.)
Synonyms
- dead
- late
Antonyms
- living
- alive
Usage tip
正式用语；the deceased可指一位或多位死者。
FAQ
- What does deceased mean?
- No longer alive, especially in formal or legal contexts. A person or people who have died.
- How is deceased pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈsiːst/, US /dɪˈsiːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
