timely

²timely

adj

time·li·ertime·li·est

Definition of TIMELY

1

: coming early or at the right time <a timely decision> <timely payment>

2

: appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion <a timely book>

— time·li·ness noun

Examples of TIMELY

1. Her very timely book examines the effects of global warming on the world's climates.
2. She always responds to my requests in a timely fashion .

First Known Use of TIMELY

13th century

Related to TIMELY

Synonyms: opportune, 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

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