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

Some will be public and dramatic, and others will happen behind closed doors, with delayed effects.

From Salon

After a start delayed by 45 minutes because of a wet outfield, England’s bowlers came out firing.

From BBC

Earlier this week a judge delayed his decision as to whether Trump’s conviction should be thrown out because of a Supreme Court ruling in the summer that expanded presidential immunity.

From BBC

Several convicted or accused rioters have asked for their trials or sentencing hearings to be delayed because Trump’s promise might affect their cases.

From BBC

The publication of the findings was further delayed by a House rule that blocks the release of negative reports so close to an election.

From Salon

Related Words

• deferred
• postponed
• slowed