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tardily Synonyms

Another word for tardily

Choosing another word for tardily 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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• adverb (Context 1)

After the expected, proper, or usual time; belatedly.

Usage Example

"The committee belatedly acknowledged the oversight only after the independent audit had already been published."

Strongest
belatedly
late
Strong
behindhand
Weak
latish

• adverb (Context 2)

In a slow, sluggish, or reluctant manner.

Usage Example

"Spring arrived slowly in the northern valley, with frost lingering well into May."

Strongest
slowly
Strong
sluggishly
unhurriedly
leisurely
Weak
dilly-dallyingly

Opposites of tardily

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

punctually
promptly
quickly
on time
swiftly
speedily
rapidly
early
See all opposites of tardily

• Nearby Words

tarantula
tarap
tardigrade
tardily
tardiness
tardy
tare

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