belated Synonyms
belated Meaning
belated (s)
after the expected or usual time; delayed
belated (imp. & p. p.)
of Belate
belated (a.)
Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night; benighted.
belated Sentence Examples
- I extended my belated gratitude to my teacher for their support.
- The belated apology failed to mend the broken friendship.
- We received the belated Christmas gift a month after the holiday.
- The belated payment incurred a hefty late fee.
- The belated announcement disappointed many who had been eagerly anticipating the news.
- His belated arrival disrupted the flow of the meeting.
- The belated discovery of the error led to costly repairs.
- The belated response left us with little time to make a decision.
- Your belated support is still appreciated, even though it comes after the deadline.
- The belated realization that we had overlooked a crucial detail caused us significant setbacks.
FAQs About the word belated
after the expected or usual time; delayedof Belate, Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night; benighted.
late,delayed, overdue, tardy, delinquent, slow, postponed, behindhand,behind, latish
premature, early,premature, untimely, untimely, early, timely, timely, precocious, precocious
I extended my belated gratitude to my teacher for their support.
The belated apology failed to mend the broken friendship.
We received the belated Christmas gift a month after the holiday.
The belated payment incurred a hefty late fee.
