Delayed
Delayed adjective - Not as far along as normal in development.
Posthumous and delayed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Posthumous" instead an adjective "Delayed".
Posthumous
Posthumous adjective - Occurring after one's death.
Usage example: the soldier was awarded a posthumous medal for valor
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Synonyms for Posthumous
Delayed and posthumous are semantically related. You can use "Delayed" instead an adjective "Posthumous".
Nearby Word: posthumously
Both words in one sentence
- He delayed construction of the deathtrap-laden treasure pit as much as he possibly could, and gets his posthumous revenge by rigging the final treasure room to be completely unsalvageable, dumping the treasure into the caverns below the pit once the room has been breached.
Source: Shoot The Builder
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