belated | ||
1. | [ adjective ] after the expected or usual time; delayed | |
Synonyms: | late tardy | |
Examples: | "a belated birthday card" "I'm late for the plane" "the train is late" "tardy children are sent to the principal" "always tardy in making dental appointments" |
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Related terms: | unpunctual | |
Similar spelling: |
belatedly belted bell_toad |