Definitions
wasting time
Word origin
From Middle English dilatorie, from Old French dilatoire, from Latin dīlātōrius (“extending or putting off (time)”), from dīlātor, from differō. Not etymologically related to delay.
Used in a sentence
“a dilatory strategy”
“Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary with great effect.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Slow to act”8 letters
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