well-timed

adjective
UK: /ˌwel ˈtaɪmd/
US: /ˌwel ˈtaɪmd/

  1. Happening at the most suitable time; opportune.

    1. The rain was well-timed, as the garden needed watering.
    2. The well-timed intervention prevented a serious argument from escalating further.

Synonyms

opportune expedient convenient timely strategic appropriate suitable
well-timed adverb

  1. An action done at the best moment.

    1. His well-timed arrival saved the day.
    2. The comedian's well-timed joke had the audience roaring with laughter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "well-timed" is /ˌwel ˈtaɪmd/ in British English and /ˌwel ˈtaɪmd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "well-timed": opportune, expedient, convenient, timely, strategic, appropriate, suitable.

Example usage of "well-timed": "The rain was well-timed, as the garden needed watering.". More examples on the page.