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belatedly

be·la·tedly

US/bɪˈleɪtʌdli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

later than usual or than expected

  • “the train arrived late”
  • “we awoke late”
  • “the children came late to school”
  • “notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline”
  • “I belatedly wished her a happy birthday”
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Origin

From belated + -ly.

Related words

Pertaining to

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