Definitions for: Belated

[adj] 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"

Webster (1913) Definition: Be*lat"ed, a.
Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night;
benighted. ``Some belated peasant.'' --Milton. --
Be*lat"ed*ness, n. --Milton.

Synonyms: late, tardy, unpunctual