opportune

op·por·tune

adjective \ˌä-pər-ˈtün, -ˈtyün\

Definition of OPPORTUNE

1

: suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence <an opportune moment>

2

: occurring at an appropriate time <an opportune offer of assistance>

— op·por·tune·ly adverb

— op·por·tune·ness \-ˈt(y)ün-nəs\ noun

Examples of OPPORTUNE

1. There isn't a more opportune time to invest in the stock market.
2. <an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early>

Origin of OPPORTUNE

Middle English, from Middle French opportun, from Latin opportunus, from ob- toward + portus port, harbor — more at ob-, ford

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to OPPORTUNE

Synonyms

timely, seasonable, well-timed

Antonyms

inopportune, unseasonable, untimely

Related Words

appropriate, apt, fit, fitting, meet, pat, proper, suitable; pertinent, relative, relevant; fortunate, lucky, propitious; anticipated, expected; prompt, punctual

Near Antonyms

improper, inappropriate, irrelative, irrelevant, unfit, unseemly, unsuitable; unfortunate, unlucky; behind, behindhand, belated, delayed, delinquent, late, latish, overdue, postponed, slow, tardy; anticipatory, early, precocious, premature; abrupt, sudden, unanticipated, unexpected

Rhymes with OPPORTUNE

afternoon, apolune, barracoon, Brigadoon, call the tune, Cameroon, dessertspoon, greasy spoon, harvest moon, honeymoon, importune, macaroon, octoroon, pantaloon, perilune, picaroon, picayune, rigadoon, saskatoon, Saskatoon, silver spoon, tablespoon