seasonable

adjective

sea·​son·​able sē-zᵊn-ə-bəl 

ˈsēz-nə-bəlˈ

1

: suitable to the season or circumstances : timely

a seasonable frost

2

: occurring in good or proper time : opportune

a seasonable time for discussion

seasonableness noun

seasonably

ˈsē-zᵊn-ə-blē 

ˈsēz-nə-blē

adverb

Synonyms of seasonable

• timely
• opportune
• proper
• appropriate
• anticipated
• suitable

Examples of seasonable in a Sentence

We've been having seasonable weather.

seasonable advice is more likely to be listened to

Recent Examples on the Web

Looking ahead, quiet, seasonable weather continues through the middle of the week. — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Once the cold front moves through, cooler, seasonable weather is forecast for the rest of the week and into the weekend. — Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

If we were left solely to the wordy wit of legislators in Congress for our guidance, uncorrected by the seasonable experience and the effectual complaints of the people, America would not long retain her rank among the nations. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Most of the week looks dry and seasonable around Philadelphia, with highs dropping back into the 60s on Wednesday. — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for seasonable

• reasonable
• treasonable
• unseasonable

Kids Definition

seasonable

adjective

sea·​son·​able ˈsēz-nə-bəl 

-ᵊn-ə-bəl

: suitable to the season or situation : timely

a seasonable frost

seasonable advice

seasonably

-blē 

adverb

Legal Definition

seasonable

adjective

sea·​son·​able ˈsē-zə-nə-bəl 

: occurring within the time agreed to by parties to a commercial transaction or within a reasonable time

seasonable notice of the rejection of goods

seasonably

-blē 

adverb