Antonyms for dilatorily


Grammar : Adv
Spell : dil-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɪl əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i


Definition of dilatorily

Origin :
  • late 15c., from Late Latin dilatorius, from dilator "procrastinator," from dilatus, serving as past participle of differe "delay" (see defer).
  • As in late : adv at the last minute
  • As in leisurely : adv casually, unhurriedly
  • As in belatedly : adv late
  • As in tardily : adv late
Example sentences :
  • They were dilatorily obeying a call from Marjorie, and making for the window.
  • Extract from : « The Quiver, Annual Volume 10/1899 » by Various

Synonyms for dilatorily

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