Timely — synonyms, definition

1. timely (o)

betimes early presently promptly seasonably soon

2. timely (a)

advantageous auspicious befitting dependable direct favourable felicitous fit fitting fortuitous fortunate hopeful immediate instant lucky on time opportune precise prompt proper • • •

3. timely (Adjective)

well timed well-timed

timely (Adjective) — Before a time limit expires. ex. "the timely filing of his income tax return"

timely (Adjective) — Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time. ex. "a timely warning" ex. "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"

4. timely (Adverb)

apropos

timely (Adverb) — At an opportune time. ex. "your letter arrived timely"