belatedly

[bih-ley-tid-lee]

adverb

1. after the customary, useful, or expected time.

   If a law shouldn't have been passed in the first place, it's no crime to belatedly reverse it.

   I received your letter last month, and I wanted to thank you, even if belatedly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of belatedly¹

belated ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

In addition, the September producer price index—released belatedly on Tuesday after the government reopened—showed inflation roughly in line with expectations.

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The state of California belatedly lent its support.

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Cowley was widely condemned and the magazine, belatedly changing course, eased him out of its plans.

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This marks the first major UK-based prize win for the Australian, who has been belatedly receiving attention in the UK following the British publication of three of her books for the first time last year.

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On 13 August, Reeves's husband belatedly gets back and says "yes please, do go ahead" and arrange for the licence.

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