belated

[US]/bɪ'leɪtɪd/
[UK]/bɪ'letɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. arriving or happening later than should have been the case; outdated or old-fashioned.

Phrases & Collocations

belated birthday wishes

belated anniversary celebration

Example Sentences

a belated birthday card.

The belated travellers lost their way in the forest.

They made a belated attempt to save her life.

The award is being made in belated recognition of her services to the industry.

Real-world Examples

Mr Fridman threatened to go to court, calling the government's objections to the deal belated, hurried and irrational.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

So it is belated since it's afterwards.

Source: IELTS Writing Preparation Guide

First we see happy belated birthday.

Source: IELTS Writing Preparation Guide

My mom used to consider Chanukah a belated back-to-school holiday.

Source: Listening Digest

The gentleman who uttered the cries was evidently a belated Mormon.

Source: Around the World in Eighty Days

And then I'm going to say happy belated birthday.

Source: IELTS Writing Preparation Guide

The belated moon looks over the rooftops and finds no one to welcome her.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

So first thing I'll say is happy belated birthday.

Source: IELTS Writing Preparation Guide

And a belated happy birthday to you, Mr. Carter turned 99 years old, three days ago.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Happy belated birthday to two Sumatran tiger Cubs who explored their new habitat for the first-time last week.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

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