departed
adjective
de·part·ed di-ˈpär-təd 
dē-
1
: bygone
departed days
2
: having died especially recently
mourning our departed friend
Synonyms
- bygone
- bypast
- dead
- defunct
- done
- expired
- extinct
- gone
- nonextant
- vanished
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Example Sentences
a few crumbling ruins are all that remain of that departed civilization
Recent Examples on the Web These communications began when Clifton parted the veil and connected with departed family members but soon transformed into a ritual practice engaging a wider web of spirits who spoke of the Earth’s state. 
Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com, 14 July 2022 The release of OnePlus’s top-of-the-range wireless earbuds largely flew under the radar, with its departed founder Carl Pei releasing the Nothing Ear 1 earbuds around the same time. Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 13 July 2022 The departed executives collectively had put in more than 100 years of work for the Raiders, with most of their tenures stretching back to when Al Davis was still alive. New York Times, 13 May 2022 Micky Dolenz is going to honor his departed Monkees bandmates Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones with a special tour. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2022 Each of the departed defensive coaches had, at some point, raved about the Californian’s makeup and commitment to his craft. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2022 Once their segment ended, Dickerson reached down and gave her a long bear hug, and as her wheelchair was pushed offstage, the two departed hand in hand. Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com, 11 Nov. 2021 Mattocks was once a fixture with Jamaica's national team, and Schantz hopes Mattocks can help fill the void left by departed high-scoring forward Rufat Dadashov, whom the club transferred to Germany's FC Schalke II. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 20 Aug. 2021 That’s not getting into the free-agent millions for departed pieces like Erik Flowers and Ted Karras. Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2021 See More
Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com, 14 July 2022 The release of OnePlus’s top-of-the-range wireless earbuds largely flew under the radar, with its departed founder Carl Pei releasing the Nothing Ear 1 earbuds around the same time. Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 13 July 2022 The departed executives collectively had put in more than 100 years of work for the Raiders, with most of their tenures stretching back to when Al Davis was still alive. New York Times, 13 May 2022 Micky Dolenz is going to honor his departed Monkees bandmates Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones with a special tour. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2022 Each of the departed defensive coaches had, at some point, raved about the Californian’s makeup and commitment to his craft. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2022 Once their segment ended, Dickerson reached down and gave her a long bear hug, and as her wheelchair was pushed offstage, the two departed hand in hand. Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com, 11 Nov. 2021 Mattocks was once a fixture with Jamaica's national team, and Schantz hopes Mattocks can help fill the void left by departed high-scoring forward Rufat Dadashov, whom the club transferred to Germany's FC Schalke II. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 20 Aug. 2021 That’s not getting into the free-agent millions for departed pieces like Erik Flowers and Ted Karras. Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing departed
departed 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in vanished
no longer existing a few crumbling ruins are all that remain of that departed civilization Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- vanished
- defunct
- extinct
- gone
- done
- expired
- bygone
- dead
- fallen
- faded
- obsolete
- nonextant
- dying
- bypast
- lost
- collapsed
- dated
- terminated
- moribund
- nonexistent
- finished
- overthrown
- antiquated
- lapsed
- missing
- passé
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- alive
- existing
- extant
- living
- active
- existent
- dynamic
- vibrant
- thriving
2
as in fallen
no longer living our dear departed friend Synonyms & Similar Words
- fallen
- deceased
- dead
- gone
- late
- demised
- asleep
- extinct
- defunct
- dying
- low
- lifeless
- cold
- breathless
- bitten the dust
- fading
- terminated
- moribund
- finished
- lapsed
- stillborn
- inanimate
- insensate
- nonliving
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- alive
- live
- going
- quick
- breathing
- living
- vital
- active
- animate
- operative
- dynamic
- functioning
- lively
- vibrant
- animated
- thriving
- vivacious
- running
departed
2 of 2verb
1
as in exited
to leave a place often for another I'll sing one more song before I depart Synonyms & Similar Words
- exited
- moved
- went
- parted
- got
- fled
- started
- escaped
- evacuated
- flew
- bailed
- quitted
- quit
- retired
- withdrew
- scarpered
- vamoosed
- got off
- went off
- retreated
- emigrated
- ran along
- dug out
- booked
- pushed off
- pulled out
- cleared off
- cleared out
- took off
- peeled off
- walked out
- cut out
- beat it
- pushed on
- bugged out
- skipped
- bailed out
- deserted
- buggered off
- took a hike
- abandoned
- bugged off
- set out
- took a powder
- removed
- stepped (along)
- absconded
- decamped
- pulled stakes
- sallied (forth)
- shoved (off)
- took a walk
- pulled up stakes
- buzzed (off)
- hit the road
- vacated
- forsook
- packed (up or off)
- struck out
- got out
- ran away
- went out
- lit
- scrammed
- adjourned
- stepped out
- mizzled
- piked (out or off)
- scatted
- lighted out
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- arrived
- came
- remained
- stayed
- settled
- turned up
- approached
- dwelt
- closed
- neared
- lodged
- tarried
- reached
- abided
- dwelled
- abode
- landed
- showed up
- hit
2
as in died
to stop living a special tribute for those members of the motion picture academy who have departed over the past year Synonyms & Similar Words
- died
- perished
- fell
- disappeared
- deceased
- parted
- ended
- exited
- expired
- went
- succumbed
- demised
- faded
- passed away
- bought it
- popped off
- dropped
- croaked
- checked out
- stepped out
- flatlined
- kicked off
- snuffed it
- pegged out
- kicked in
- gave up the ghost
- bit the dust
- bought the farm
- predeceased
- passed (on)
- consumed
- kicked the bucket
- failed
- conked (out)
- dried up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lived
- breathed
- lingered
- revived
- came to
- existed
- was
- prospered
- flourished
- thrived
- subsisted
- throve
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of departed are dead, deceased, defunct, and late. While all these words mean "devoid of life," departed is used usually as a euphemism.
our departed sister
While in some cases nearly identical to departed, dead applies literally to what is deprived of vital force but is used figuratively of anything that has lost any attribute (such as energy, activity, radiance) suggesting life.
a dead, listless performance
Deceased, departed, and late apply to persons who have died recently. Deceased is the preferred term in legal use.
the estate of the deceased
The words defunct and departed are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, defunct stresses cessation of active existence or operation.
a defunct television series
In some situations, the words late and departed are roughly equivalent. However, late is used especially with reference to a person in a specific relation or status.
the company's late president