tardily

adverb
UK: /ˈtɑːdɪli/
US: /ˈtɑːrdɪli/

  1. In a slow way; not on time or as quick as expected.

    1. The bus arrived tardily.
    2. The report was submitted tardily, after the deadline had already passed, causing issues.

  2. Acting with delay; something is done later than it should be.

    1. He acted tardily.
    2. The government responded tardily to the crisis, failing to provide aid quickly.

Synonyms

slowly late

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tardily" in English means: In a slow way; not on time or as quick as expected., Acting with delay; something is done later than it should be..

The phonetic transcription of "tardily" is /ˈtɑːdɪli/ in British English and /ˈtɑːrdɪli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tardily": slowly, late.

Example usage of "tardily": "The bus arrived tardily.". More examples on the page.