timely

adjective adverb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: time-ly (2)

English Definition

Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time.

Example Sentence

Thank you for your timely intervention.

US IPA /ˈtaɪmli/

UK IPA /ˈtaɪmli/

opportune seasonable prompt appropriate well-timed

untimely late belated