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well-timed

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well-timed (wltmd)
adj.
Occurring or done at an opportune time: a well-timed remark.
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Adj.1.well-timed - 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"
well timed, seasonable, timely
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.well-timed - at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos"
apropos, timely, seasonably
Translations

well-timed [ˈwɛlˈtaɪmd] adj → oportuno
well-timed [ˈwɛlˈtaɪmd] adj → opportun(e)
well-timed [ˈwɛlˈtaɪmd] well adj → gut abgepasst
well-timed [ˈwɛlˈtaɪmd] adj → opportuno/a


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The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.
The Art of War by Sun, Tzu View in context
"Ha, by my life, master mine," said Sancho, "it's not I that am stringing proverbs now, for they drop in pairs from your worship's mouth faster than from mine; only there is this difference between mine and yours, that yours are well-timed and mine are untimely; but anyhow, they are all proverbs.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
When there were quarrels, his kindly smile and well-timed jests reconciled the antagonists.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
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