Belated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /bi-ˈlā-təd/ be·lat·ed

Meaning & Definition of Belated

Belated (adjective)

  1. delayed beyond the usual time
  2. existing or appearing past the normal or proper time

Belated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time

    "a belated birthday card"

    similar: behind, behindhand, delinquent, late, latish, overdue, tardy
    related: delayed, detained, postponed, dallying, dawdling, dilatory, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, lagging, poky, slow, sluggish, unhurried
    opposite: early, inopportune, precocious, premature, unseasonable, untimely
    near: opportune, seasonable, timely, prompt, punctual

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Belated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Belated:

behind, behindhand, delinquent, late, latish, overdue, tardy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Belated

Words with the opposite meaning of Belated:

early, inopportune, precocious, premature, unseasonable, untimely

Related Words for Belated

delayed, detained, postponed, dallying, dawdling, dilatory, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, lagging, poky, slow, sluggish, unhurried

Near Antonyms of Belated

opportune, seasonable, timely, prompt, punctual

Word Forms of Belated

Derived words: belatedly (adverb), belatedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Belated

past participle of belate (to make late)

First known use: 1670

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Belated

Frequently Asked Questions about Belated

What does "Belated" mean?

"Belated" means delayed beyond the usual time. As an adjective, it is defined as: delayed beyond the usual time.

What is another word for "Belated"?

Other words for "Belated" include behind, behindhand, delinquent, late, latish, overdue and tardy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Belated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Belated"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Belated". Common alternatives include behind, behindhand, delinquent, late, latish, overdue and tardy.

What is the opposite of "Belated"?

Antonyms of "Belated" include early, inopportune, precocious, premature, unseasonable and untimely. Near antonyms include opportune, seasonable, timely and prompt.

How do you use "Belated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Belated" in a sentence: "a belated birthday card".

Is "Belated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Belated" is an adjective.

Is "Belated" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Belated" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Belated"?

"Belated" is pronounced /bi-ˈlā-təd/ and divided into syllables as be·lat·ed.