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opportune

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of opportune

especially suitable for a certain time

An opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early.

Synonyms of opportune

seasonable, timely, well-timed

Words Related to opportune

appropriate, apt, fit, fitting, meet, pat, proper, suitable

pertinent, relative, relevant

fortunate, lucky, propitious

anticipated, expected

prompt, punctual

Near Antonyms of opportune

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

Antonyms of opportune

inopportune, unseasonable, untimely

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