latish

/'leitiʃ/
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latish

She arrived at the party at a latish hour.

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
latish

She arrived at the party at a latish hour.

Adjective
  1. somewhat late

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