late lamented

adjective

Sadly missed due to death.

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Meanings

adjectivelate lamented (not comparable)
  1. not comparableSadly missed due to death.
nounlate lamented (plural late lamenteds)

plural late lamenteds

  1. A deceased person whose absence is keenly felt.

    For my part, I am sorrier for the present baronet, Sir Arthur, than for the late lamenteds.

    2023, Nell Speed, A House Party with the Tucker Twins

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
rest his soulsainted

Translations

French regretté
  • regrettéSadly missed, due to death
Greek αείμνηστος
  • αείμνηστος (aeímnistos)Sadly missed, due to death
Italian compianto, collacrimato
  • compiantoSadly missed, due to death
  • collacrimatoSadly missed, due to death
Cite this entry
APA

late lamented. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/late%20lamented

MLA

“late lamented.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/late%20lamented. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “late lamented,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/late%20lamented.

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