belated (Meaning)

Wordnet

belated (s)

after the expected or usual time; delayed

Webster

of Belate

Webster

Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night; benighted.

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.

after the expected or usual time; delayedof Belate, Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night; benighted.

overdue, delinquent, tardy, late,delayed,behind, behindhand, latish, slow, postponed

early, precocious, timely, untimely, precocious, premature, timely,premature, early, untimely

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.