adv
belatedly
Belatedly (adv) means Later than expected or than it should have happened.
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Later than expected or than it should have happened.
"Bennett was belatedly sent off for a second yellow card after fouling Brahim Diaz in added time but there was no shame in Cardiff losing to a City side who have enjoyed similar dominance over far superior teams this season."
— Dafydd Pritchard, Cardiff City 1 - 1 Manchester City (2018)
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Rhymes for belatedly
wickedly
allegedly
hurriedly
decidedly
assuredly
excitedly
repeatedly
reportedly
admittedly
supposedly
undoubtedly
unexpectedly
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of belatedly?
"belatedly" (adv) means later than expected or than it should have happened.
What is another word for belatedly?
Other words for "belatedly" include late, tardily.
What is the opposite of belatedly?
Opposites of "belatedly" include prematurely, punctually.
