Belatedly
adv
adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a belated manner; tardily.
"Bennett was belatedly sent off for a second yellow card after fouling Brahim Diaz in added time but there was no shame in Cardiff losing to a City side who have enjoyed similar dominance over far superior teams this season."
Adverb
- 1 later than usual or than expected wordnet
Example
More examples"Joe belatedly turned in his late assignment upon learning that he couldn't take the final without it submitted."
Etymology
From belated + -ly.