HyperDic: tardily

English > 2 senses of the word tardily:
ADVERBalltardily, slowly, slow, easywithout speed ('slow' is sometimes used informally for 'slowly')
alltardily, late, belatedlylater than usual or than expected
English > tardily: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningWithout speed ('slow' is sometimes used informally for 'slowly').
Example "glaciers move tardily"
Synonymsslowly, slow, easy
Oppositequickly, rapidly, speedily, chop-chop, apace, in short orderWith rapid movements
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Spanishlentamente
Catalanlentament
English > tardily: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningLater than usual or than expected.
Example "notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline"
Synonymslate, belatedly
Oppositeearly, ahead of time, too soonBefore the usual time or the time expected
Spanishtarde, tardíamente
Adjectivestardyafter the expected or usual time

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