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belated Synonyms

Another word for belated

Choosing another word for belated depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Coming, happening, or offered later than should have been the case; delayed beyond the usual or expected time.

Usage Example

"She sent a late birthday card to her brother after realizing she had missed the date."

Strongest
late
overdue
delayed
Strong
tardy
unpunctual
behindhand

• adjective (Context 2)

Overtaken by nightfall or darkness while traveling (archaic).

Usage Example

"The benighted travelers sought shelter at a roadside inn as the storm gathered."

Strongest
benighted

Opposites of belated

The opposite of belated shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

timely
on-time
punctual
early
prompt
premature
advance
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• Nearby Words

bejeweled
belabor
belarus
belated
belatedly
belay
belch

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Belated. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/belated
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