Delayed means running later than the scheduled time. The flight is delayed, delayed by an hour, badly delayed.
It is the standard word on departure boards, and delayed is softer than cancelled and worse than on time. In aviation and rail, compensation usually depends on how long the delay ran, which is why the exact number matters. Figuratively it describes anything held back: delayed reaction, delayed gratification — which is the ability to wait for a better reward and one of the more studied traits in psychology.
1adjectivedelayedRunning later than the scheduled time.
“Our train was delayed because of snow on the line.”
2adjectiveheldHeld back until later.
“Some injuries cause delayed pain that appears only the next day.”
delayed is a state of lateness.
Practised in Airport & Flying