tardy (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *tardy*:
ADJECTIVE	all	tardy, belated, late	after the expected or usual time

tardy > pronunciation
Sounds	taa'rdiy
Rhymes	already ... yesterday: 132 rhymes with diy...

English > *tardy*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	After the expected or usual time; delayed.
Examples	"tardy children are sent to the principal" "always tardy in making dental appointments"
Synonyms	belated, late
Broader	unpunctual	not punctual
Spanish	retrasado, tardio, tardío
Catalan	tardà
Nouns	tardiness	the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual / usual or expected time
Adverbs	tardily	later than usual or than expected

HyperDic: tardy