Belated (Adjective)
Meaning
After the expected or usual time; delayed; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The belated apology was met with skepticism by the victim's family.
- She sent a belated thank-you note to her aunt for the graduation gift.
- The belated payment on the loan resulted in a hefty late fee.
- The company issued a belated statement on the recall of their defective product.
- The belated arrival of the guest of honor caused the ceremony to start an hour late.