Tardily: meaning, definitions and examples
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tardily
[ ˈtɑːrdaɪli ]
used in a sentence
Moving or progressing slowly; delayed or late in action. Characterized by being behind the expected schedule or time.
Synonyms
behind schedule, delayed, late, slowly
Examples of usage
- She arrived tardily to the meeting.
- The project was completed tardily due to unforeseen delays.
- He always pays his bills tardily, resulting in late fees.
Translations
Translations of the word "tardily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tardiamente
🇮🇳 धीरे
🇩🇪 spät
🇮🇩 dengan lambat
🇺🇦 повільно
🇵🇱 powoli
🇯🇵 遅れて
🇫🇷 lentement
🇪🇸 tardíamente
🇹🇷 gecikmiş olarak
🇰🇷 느리게
🇸🇦 ببطء
🇨🇿 pomalu
🇸🇰 pomaly
🇨🇳 慢慢地
🇸🇮 počasi
🇮🇸 seint
🇰🇿 баяу
🇬🇪 ნელა
🇦🇿 gecikmiş şəkildə
🇲🇽 tardíamente
Word origin
The word 'tardily' originated from the Middle English word 'tardif' which means 'slow' or 'late'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. Over time, 'tardily' has evolved to be commonly used to describe actions or progress that are slow or delayed.