Belated

/bɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Coming or being after the expected or usual time.

He sent a belated birthday card to his friend.

Delayed beyond the usual or expected time.

She offered a belated apology for her rude behavior.

Occurring after the expected time.

The belated graduation ceremony was held several months after the students finished their studies.

Late, especially in regard to a deadline.

The project received belated approval from the board.

Having grown old or outdated due to time passing.

His belated effort to reform the policy was no longer relevant.

From the verb 'belate', meaning to make late.

belated birthday wishes

Wishes sent after someone's birthday.

belated arrival

Arriving after the expected time.

belatedly

In a late manner.

belate

To make late.

Fashionably late

He arrived at the party belated; everyone said he was fashionably late.

Better late than never

Even though she was belated, she always said it's better late than never.