tardily

adverb2

1. •
   in a tardy fashion; belatedly; late

   • Suyin had tardily, but accurately, realized that night life in this urbane company was bound to be more exciting than a cinema date with two sincere, but unelegant, factory workers. — 1981
2. •
   slowly

   • A Chinese mob in 'Takau insulted the members of the Japanese legation as they were returning from Peking. The mob's action led to a tumult which was tardily suppressed by the authorities. — 1894