no longer living; dead. the deceased, the particular dead person or persons referred to.

Is deceased the same as dead?

deceased Add to list Share. When someone is deceased, they are dead — not dying or even just about to die. They are dead. The word deceased has been around since the 15th century, however, when people talk of someone's having died, they rarely use deceased in conversation.

Does deceased mean alive?

No longer living; dead. Deceased is defined as a dead person. An example of deceased is someone who has been murdered.