belated

be·lat·ed

adj \bi-ˈlā-təd, bē-\

Definition of BELATED

1

: delayed beyond the usual time

2

: existing or appearing past the normal or proper time

— be·lat·ed·ly adverb

— be·lat·ed·ness noun

Examples of BELATED

1. She received belated recognition for her scientific discovery.

Origin of BELATED

past participle of belate (to make late)

First Known Use: 1670

Related to BELATED

Synonyms: behind, behindhand, late, delinquent, latish, overdue, tardy

Antonyms: early, inopportune, precocious, premature, unseasonable, untimely

Related Words: delayed, detained, postponed; dallying, dawdling, dilatory, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, lagging, poky (or pokey), slow, sluggish, unhurried

Near Antonyms: opportune, seasonable, timely; prompt, punctual

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Rhymes with BELATED

G-rated, ill-fated, outdated, related, striated, three-gaited, truncated, unbated, X-rated