Meaning & Definition of word "Belated"

Belated

/bɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

1. Coming or being after the expected or usual time.
- Example: He sent a belated birthday card to his friend.
2. Delayed beyond the usual or expected time.
- Example: She offered a belated apology for her rude behavior.
3. Occurring after the expected time.
- Example: The belated graduation ceremony was held several months after the students finished their studies.
4. Late, especially in regard to a deadline.
- Example: The project received belated approval from the board.
5. Having grown old or outdated due to time passing.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Fashionably late

● Example Sentence: He arrived at the party belated; everyone said he was fashionably late.

Meaning: Better late than never

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