belated meaning

Definition of belated

1. after the expected or usual time; delayed
   • a belated birthday card
   • I'm late for the plane
   • the train is late
   • tardy children are sent to the principal
   • always tardy in making dental appointments

   Synonyms: late, tardy

   Similar: unpunctual

How to pronounce belated

belated is pronounced /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with belated

• related
• dated
• awaited
• deflated
• dictated
• inflated
• unabated
• weighted
• unrelated
• conjugated
• interrelated
• bated
• fated
• mated
• stated
• undated
• unstated
• desecrated