(adv) later than usual or than expected, Syn. tardily, belatedly, Ant. early, Example: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
(adv) without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly'), Syn. easy, slow, tardily, Ant. quickly, Example:he spoke slowly; go easy here--the road is slippery; glaciers move tardily; please go slow so I can see the sights