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

The chaos is fluid, governed by its own bizarre internal logic, and the swings at comedy feel refreshing and well-timed. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for well-timed

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