Definition
'Belated' means occurring or done later than usual or expected. 🕰️ It suggests a delay, often with the implication that it should have happened sooner. It can describe actions, events, or even feelings that come after the appropriate time. For instance, a 'belated birthday wish' arrives after the birthday has already passed. It's similar to 'late,' but often carries a stronger sense of something being overdue. Think of it like realizing you forgot an important anniversary and sending flowers a week later.