latterly

Latterly is an adverb that means recently or in the recent past. It is often used to describe something that has happened or been true in the time that has passed since some earlier point. The word is derived from the adjective "latter," which refers to the second of two things mentioned, or the last in a series. In its adverbial form, "latterly" specifically points to a more recent period.

The usage of "latterly" is generally considered formal or somewhat archaic by some modern speakers, though it is still found in literature and more formal writing. It can sometimes be replaced by simpler adverbs such as "recently" or "lately" without significant loss of meaning. For instance, one might say, "The company has been performing well latterly," which is synonymous with "The company has been performing well recently."

While not as common in everyday conversation as "recently," "latterly" still serves to add a slightly more nuanced or formal tone when discussing recent events or changes. Its precise meaning hinges on the context, referring to a period that is more recent than a previously established timeframe. It implies a shift or a development that has occurred in the more immediate past.