Belated

//bɪˈleɪtɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of belate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.

    "Happy belated birthday!"

  2. 2
    Lacking education or sophistication.

    "The devil drives the world, whip in hand, — and oddly enough (considering that some belated folk still fancy there is a God somewhere) succeeds in managing his team with extraordinary ease!"

Adjective
  1. 1
    after the expected or usual time; delayed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
lateoverduetardyunpunctualantiquearchaic

Example

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"I wonder if she'll accept a belated birthday present."

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