latish
/'leitiʃ/
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Definition
- 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