
Belated
Apology Tone
Usually suggests a tone of apology for the lateness in recognizing an occasion or event.
Please accept my belated wedding wishes.
Not Negative
'Belated' itself isn't negative, but acknowledges a delay which can imply an unintended slight.
A belated note of thanks is better than none.
Often Personal
Commonly used in a personal context, such as birthdays or anniversaries.
I'm sorry for my belated birthday wishes!
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DeferDelayLagLateOverduePostponeTardy
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