Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Somewhat late; a little later than usual or expected: Used to describe something that happens or arrives after the expected or usual time, but not extremely late.

Usage

• As an adjective: Typically used before a noun or after linking verbs like "be," "seem," or "become" to describe a time that is moderately late.
  • We arrived at a latish hour.
  • The meeting started at a latish 10:15 AM.

Examples

• Before a noun:
  • She prefers a latish breakfast on weekends.
  • They made a latish booking for the restaurant.
• After a linking verb:
  • The train was rather latish today.
  • His reply seemed latish, but it was still acceptable.

Advanced Usage

• "to keep latish hours": To habitually go to bed or get up later than what is considered typical.
  • As a writer, he keeps latish hours, often working past midnight.

Variants and Related Words

• Late (adj): Happening or arriving after the expected time. (A stronger degree than "latish").
  • The bus was late.
• Tardiness (n): The quality or fact of being late.
  • His constant tardiness was noted.

Synonyms

• Somewhat late
• A bit behind schedule
• Slightly delayed

Antonyms

• Early
• Punctual
• On time

Adjective

1. somewhat late