timely

adjective
UK: /ˈtaɪmli/
US: /ˈtaɪmli/

  1. Happening at the best time, or done at the right moment.

    1. The rain was timely for the crops.
    2. A timely intervention prevented a serious escalation of the conflict.

  2. Well-timed; opportune; appropriate for the occasion or time.

    1. Your visit is very timely indeed.
    2. The website provides timely information on travel delays for commuters.

Synonyms

opportune appropriate seasonable well-timed suitable prompt punctual
timely adverb

  1. At a suitable time; punctually.

    1. The payment was made timely.
    2. They responded timely to the customer's complaint, resolving the issue quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "timely" in English means: Happening at the best time, or done at the right moment., Well-timed; opportune; appropriate for the occasion or time..

The phonetic transcription of "timely" is /ˈtaɪmli/ in British English and /ˈtaɪmli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "timely": opportune, appropriate, seasonable, well-timed, suitable, prompt, punctual.

Example usage of "timely": "The rain was timely for the crops.". More examples on the page.