tardily Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adverb without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
   slow; slowly; easy.
   
   • he spoke slowly
   • go easy here--the road is slippery
   • glaciers move tardily
   • please go slow so I can see the sights
2. adverb later than usual or than expected
   late; belatedly.
   
   • the train arrived late
   • we awoke late
   • the children came late to school
   • notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline
   • I belatedly wished her a happy birthday

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