Belated
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Belated [bih-ley-tid]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Coming after the customary or expected time.

  • Late or delayed.

  • Appearing past the normal time.

Example

"The public was furious on government's belated response."

"The belated birthday wish was accepted by my wife only with a beautiful gift."

Synonyms

Behind, Delinquent, Latish, Tardy, Delayed, Overdue, Late, Behind, Unhurried, Behindhand

Antonyms

Early, Punctual, Timely, Opportune, Inopportune, Premature, Seasonable, Precocious