: coming or remaining after the due, usual, or proper time
: of, relating to, or imposed because of tardiness
: of or relating to an advanced stage in point of time or development : occurring near the end of a period of time or series
: after the usual or proper time
: at or to an advanced point of time
: not long ago : recently
: a plant that blooms
: a person who reaches full competence or maturity
: a stupid blunder
: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles
: full loose trousers gathered at the knee formerly worn by women for athletics
: underpants of similar design worn chiefly by girls and women
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