well-timed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈtīmd 

: happening at an opportune moment : timely

a well-timed announcement

Synonyms of well-timed

• timely
• anticipated
• opportune
• proper

Examples of well-timed in a Sentence

the release of the novel was well-timed: a week later the author was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature

Recent Examples on the Web

MacAllister’s movement is well-timed, emerging from Embolo’s blindside at the right moment to nip in front. — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026

Having a few outsiders fall in love with the place seems altogether well-timed. — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Khan’s pivot is well-timed, coming at the same moment the US-Iran deal introduces a $300 billion fund to support Iran’s reconstruction. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for well-timed

• begrimed
• sublimed
• chimed
• climbed
• limed
• mimed
• primed
• rhymed
• timed