Belatedly

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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. 1
    later than usual or than expected wordnet

Synonyms

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backwardbehindbehind timebehindhandlatelate

Example

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"Joe belatedly turned in his late assignment upon learning that he couldn't take the final without it submitted."

Etymology

From belated + -ly.

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