B1 — Intermediateadjective
tardivo
late, belated, overdue
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ritardatopostumoin ritardorimandato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
precoceanticipatopuntualetempestivo
Usage note
'Tardivo' is the adjectival form of 'tardi'. It is more formal than 'in ritardo'. 'Postumo' means posthumous (occurring after death).
Example
"Le sue scuse sono state tardive ma sincere."
"His apologies were belated but sincere."
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