delayed

[ dih-leyd ]

adjective

1. put off; postponed:

   delayed flights.

2. detained; hindered:

   Delayed deliveries cause customers to complain.

3. slow; gradual:

   a delayed reaction;

   a child's delayed development.

4. Physics. of or relating to a particle, as a neutron or alpha particle, that is emitted from an excited nucleus formed in a nuclear reaction, the emission occurring some time after the reaction is completed.

Other Words From

• unde·layed adjective
• well-de·layed adjective

Example Sentences

The book was delayed, however, after Project 2025, the foundation's vision for recreating the United States in its image, became a central talking point in the presidential campaign.

From Salon

Opposition parties are opposed to the plans, which have already been delayed by three years due to financial pressures and uncertainty over costs.

From BBC

However, the ban on political office would take effect immediately and would not be delayed by the appeals process, as some had been expecting.

From BBC

Parts of Glasgow were due to be covered by a similar ban but it was was delayed until next year due to a council error.

From BBC

There have been reports of flights to and from Delhi being cancelled or delayed due to low visibility.

From BBC

Related Words

• deferred
• postponed
• slowed