belated

adjective

Pronunciation: /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

Definition

Happening or arriving much later than expected or desired.

Examples

• Please accept my belated congratulations on your recent promotion.

• The government issued a belated apology for the error in the policy.

• We finally received a belated response to our inquiry from last month.

Synonyms of belated

Words with a similar meaning to belated:

• late
• delayed
• tardy
• overdue

Antonyms of belated

Words with the opposite meaning to belated:

• timely
• punctual

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