Synonyms

delayed

American

[dih-leyd] / dɪˈleɪd /

adjective

put off; postponed.

delayed flights.
detained; hindered.

Delayed deliveries cause customers to complain.
slow; gradual.

a delayed reaction;
a child's delayed development.
Physics. of or relating to a particle, as a neutron or alpha particle, that is emitted from an excited nucleus formed in a nuclear reaction, the emission occurring some time after the reaction is completed.

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Delayed discharges, which occur when a patient is clinically ready to leave a hospital but is forced to remain in a bed because necessary social care, support, or housing is unavailable, are incomparable.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Delayed credits begin after reaching Full Retirement Age, so your husband had already started to accrue them as soon as he hit that age.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Delayed economic data releases and an unusual schedule are complicating market analysis, with key reports like PCE inflation covering September.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Delayed consumer demand accelerated dramatically at a time when supply chains were chaotic and necessary government stimulus increased the money supply.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2025

"I vill now give to you the rrrecipe for concocting Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse-Maker! Get out pencils and paper."

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl

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