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The definition of timely refers to something done at a good and suitable time.

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An example of something that would be described as a timely release is a new book in the horror genre just as horror books start to take off and become really popular.

See timely in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective timelier, timeliest

happening, done, said, etc. at a suitable time; well-timed; opportune
Now Rare appearing in good time; early

Origin: ME tymeli < OE timlice: see time & -ly

adverb

timelier, timeliestArchaic early; soon
at the right time; opportunely: the brief was timely filed with the court

Related Forms:

timeliness noun

See timely in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective time·li·er, time·li·est

Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed.
Archaic Coming too early; premature.

adverb

In time; opportunely.
Archaic Early; soon.

Related Forms:

timeˈli·ness noun

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