Found 2 items, similar to Tardier.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: tardier
tardy
adj : after the expected or usual time; delayed;
“a belated
birthday card”;
“I'm late for the plane”;
“the train is
late”;
“tardy children are sent to the principal”;
“always tardy in making dental appointments” [syn:
belated,
late]
[also:
tardiest,
tardier]
tardier
See
tardy
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Tardier
Tardy
\Tar"dy\, a. [Compar.
Tardier; superl.
Tardiest.] [F.
tardif, fr. (assumed) LL. tardivus, fr. L. tardus slow.]
1. Moving with a slow pace or motion; slow; not swift.
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And check the tardy flight of time. --Sandys.
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Tardy to vengeance, and with mercy brave. --Prior.
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2. Not being inseason; late; dilatory; -- opposed to prompt;
as, to be tardy in one's payments. --Arbuthnot.
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The tardy plants in our cold orchards placed.
--Waller.
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3. Unwary; unready. [Obs.] --Hudibras.
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4. Criminal; guilty. [Obs.] --Collier.
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Syn: Slow; dilatory; tedious; reluctant. See
Slow.
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