lately

[ leyt-lee ]

adverb

1. of late; recently; not long since:

   He has been very grouchy lately.

lately

/ ˈleɪtlɪ /

adverb

1. in recent times; of late

Word History and Origins

Origin of lately¹

before 1000; Middle English latli; Old English lætlīce; late, -ly

Example Sentences

The Apple Watch is reported to be the world’s best-selling smart watch, although sales have slowed lately.

From BBC

"Because what we see a lot lately is pop musicians' direct reference points are the history of pop."

From BBC

Chicago has been playing better lately, and Keenan Allen is getting more involved.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a role that finds Hahn — lately known for portraying messy antiheroines — at the height of her powers.

From Los Angeles Times

Bailey also noticed that she’s been using buy now, pay later apps and services lately, which also correlates to her dystopian feelings about the future.

From Salon