ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tardily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Tardily is an adverb meaning in a tardy fashion; belatedly; late.

Meaning

in a tardy fashion; belatedly; late.

Example Sentences

Suyin had tardily, but accurately, realized that night life in this urbane company was bound to be more exciting than a cinema date with two sincere, but unelegant, factory workers.
A Chinese mob in 'Takau insulted the members of the Japanese legation as they were returning from Peking. The mob's action led to a tumult which was tardily suppressed by the authorities.
You will find near this place, if you follow not too tardily, a dead hare; eat, and be refreshed. Come on, my enemy; we have yet to wrestle for our lives, but many hard and miserable hours must you endure, until that period shall arrive.

Synonyms for tardily

Depending on context, synonyms include lateward, ponderously, easy, slow, slowly, late.

Antonyms for tardily

Common opposites include apace, rapidly, early, speedily, quickly, chop-chop.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include belatedly, late, slow, slowly, easy, tardively.

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