belated Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite after the expected or usual time; delayed
late; tardy.
- 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
WordNet
Be*lat"ed adjective
Definitions
Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night; benighted. "Some belated peasant." Milton. --Be*lat"ed*ness , n.
