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time·ly  (tml)
adj. time·li·er, time·li·est
1. Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed.
2. Archaic Coming too early; premature.
adv.
1. In time; opportunely.
2. Archaic Early; soon.

timeli·ness n.

timely
Adjective
[-lier, -liest]
Adverb
at the right or an appropriate time
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.timely - before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return"
punctual - acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed; "she expected guests to be punctual at meals"; "he is not a particularly punctual person"; "punctual payment"
2.timely - done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed"
opportune - suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose; "an opportune place to make camp"; "an opportune arrival"
Adv.1.timely - at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos"

timely
Translations

timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ] adjoportuno
timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ] time adjopportun(e)
timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ] time adj [arrival] → rechtzeitig; [reminder] → zur rechten Zeit
timely [ˈtaɪmlɪ] adjopportuno/a


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Pontellier might have found herself, in a little while, listening to a highly colored story but for the timely appearance of Madame Lebrun.
I started to thank the stranger for his timely assistance, but he cut me off peremptorily.
Provocations to produce the desired appearances might even be given to some foreign power, and appeased again by timely concessions.
 
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