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/ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/ · adjective
Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision..
a dilatory strategy
Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary with great effect.
Use dilatory when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Dilatory means Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision..
Common synonyms include laggard, cautious, slow, fabian.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
a dilatory strategy
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