timely synonyms

timely

modif.

opportune, seasonable, in good time, fitting the times, suitable, appropriate, convenient, favorable, propitious, well-timed, modern, up-to-date, newsworthy; see also fit 1, 2.

Antonyms unfavorable*, ill-timed*, inappropriate.

timely applies to that which happens or is done at an appropriate time, esp. at such a time as to be of help or service a timely interruption; opportune refers to that which is so timed, often as if by accident, as to meet exactly the needs of the occasion the opportune arrival of a supply train; seasonable applies literally to that which is suited to the season of the year or, figuratively, to the moment or occasion seasonable weather

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