dilatory

Phonetic Respelling: [ dil-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

Definition:

adj. slow to act or respond; delaying tardy.

Sentence:

He was dilatory in responding to the letter.

More example sentences:

He was dilatory in responding to the letter.

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Synonyms:

procrastinating; behindhand;delaying

Antonyms:

diligent; eager; enthusiastic; hard-working

How many syllables in dilatory?

4 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide dilatory into syllables:

dil-a-to-ry

Dilatory rhymes:

Four Syllable Rhymes
- dilatory
Five Syllable Rhymes
- depilatory

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