Definition of "tardily" [tar•di•ly]

• In a tardy fashion; belatedly; late (adverb)
• Slowly (adverb)

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• "The farmer looked at his intractable guest, and then upon his dutiful son; and the idea tardily passed through his dull brain that the soldiers would be just as dangerous to the welfare of the son as to the visitor."
• "You will find near this place, if you follow not too tardily, a dead hare; eat, and be refreshed."
• "As ghastly as the administration's performance has been to date -- excessively cautious, inconsistent and confused -- it can now, albeit tardily, get on the right side of history."