Belated

Pronunciation: /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

Belated (adjective)

  1. Happening or arriving after the expected time.
  2. Done or said later than it should have been.

Examples

  • The belated train finally arrived at the station.
  • Her belated birthday card was still appreciated.

Common collocations: belated apology, belated arrival, belated response, belated attempt, belated decision

Synonyms of Belated

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Belated

  • — when something occurs at the right time
  • — when something is done without delay